John Walton Harrington
(July 4, 1822-Jan. 7, 1908) A soldier in Army of Republic of Texas at age 13, Harrington served from May 10, 1836, to August 14, 1837. In payment he received a bounty land grant of 1,280 acres in present Newton County. A stockraiser, he came to own several hundred acres in Llano, Blanco, and Henderson counties. He was born in Arkansas; his wife, Sarah (1829-1928), in North Carolina. They had at least 13 children, all of whom were born in Texas. Recorded-1972
30.4977° N, 98.4427° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Smith Family Cemetery, near FM 3347 on private property. Map dot approximate.
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