Thomas Jefferson Smith
Born in Virginia 1808, reared in Georgia. Fought in Texas War for Independence, 1836, under James W. Fannin at Refugio Mission. Captured at Goliad, was spared to repair guns for Mexican Army. Escaped during Battle of San Jacinto. Settled in Richmond after the war; owned blacksmith shop, hotel, livery stable. Sheriff of Fort Bend County 1853-1857. Married twice and father of eight; he died Feb. 16, 1890.
29.5858° N, 95.7639° W
Where to Find It
Morton Cemetery, 300 block of N 2nd St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Walter Moses Burton Richmond
- 0.1 mi N John McNabb Richmond
- 0.1 mi S Site of the Home of Randal Jones Richmond
- 0.1 mi S Fort Bend County Jail Richmond
- 0.1 mi E Morton Cemetery Richmond
- 0.2 mi S McNabb House Richmond