John Tyson Smith
(Oct. 29, 1846 - May 15, 1916) In 1855 Alabama-born John Tyson Smith moved with his parents to Upshur County, Texas. A Confederate veteran, he settled in Longview about 1872. He served as city tax assessor and was justice of the peace for two terms. He was elected to five terms as Gregg County judge, 1888-1898. Actively involved in downtown real estate development, he ran the Smith Upstairs Opera House, 1902-1915. Married twice, smith had six children who lived to adulthood.
32.4977° N, 94.7310° W
Where to Find It
Greenwood Cemetery, Magrill at Fourth St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E David Sutton Meredith Longview
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- 0.1 mi E St. Anthony Catholic Church Longview
- 0.1 mi W Campbell "Honeymoon Home" Longview
- 0.2 mi SW Longview Community Center Longview