Texas Ranger Captain James Cunningham
Born in Alabama, settled in Comanche County, 1855. Commander of Texas Ranger Company stationed in Comanche County, 1858. Helped bring law and order to county--drove out renegades and wild Indians. Cunningham commanded men from Comanche County in Dove Creek Battle, Jan. 8, 1864 (500 white men against 1,000 Indians). His sons became sheriffs in Comanche, Mills and Taylor counties. Recorded - 1967
31.7702° N, 98.5205° W
Where to Find It
Newburg Cemetery, Newburg community
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Newburg Cemetery Comanche vicinity
- 0.1 mi S South Leon Baptist Church Newburg
- 1.4 mi NW Cunningham Family Reunion Comanche
- 1.9 mi S Captain James Cunningham Home Comanche vicinity
- 3.7 mi NW Big Eye Cemetery Comanche
- 5.4 mi E Cora Cemetery Gustine