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Dimensions4928 x 3264
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Date taken21-Sep-13 15:20
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John Reagen Baker

John Reagen Baker

Stockdalebr/ Wilson County, Texasbr/ 29 13.820' N 97 58.157' Wbr/ Stockdale Cemeterybr/ br/ Text: Adventurer-soldier of early Texas. Fought in Mexico to win freedom for the unsuccessful quot;Republic of Rio Grandequot; in 1840. Was elected sheriff of Refugio County and organized a company of minutemen. In 1842 he fought against three Mexican raids into Texas. Then participated in the disastrous Somervell and Mier expeditions into Mexico, during which he was wounded. Returned to Texas and entered mercantile business. Wife was Avis (Brown).