Moses Fisk Roberts
(1803-1889) Highly regarded public servant and farmer of Shelby County. His ever-present pack of fox hounds earned him nickname "Dog" Roberts. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Texas in 1836. Lost right eye as soldier in Texas revolution. Was later officer in Texas militia. Served in Congress of Republic (1839-42) and State Legislature (1853-54; 1857-58). Was also justice of the peace and county judge. First wife was Amanda Grant; second, Nancy Murray.
31.7634° N, 94.0807° W
Where to Find It
SH 87, Shelbyville Cemetery
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Sydney O. Pennington Shelbyville
- 0.2 mi SE First County Seat of Shelby County Shelbyville
- 0.4 mi S First Methodist Church of Shelbyville Shelbyville
- 0.6 mi NW Shelby County Shelbyville
- 1 mi SE Site of the Last Battle Shelbyville
- 1.8 mi E The Bickham House Shelbyville