Historical Marker
William B. Standifer
Historical marker location:
Elgin, Texas
( Hog Eye Cemetery, 3 mi. southwest of Elgin on FM 1704)
Marker installed: 1936
A member of Capt. Jesse Billingsley's company at San Jacinto. Born in Illinois February 10, 1819; died July 8, 1876.
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