Historical Marker
Ammon Underwood
Historical marker location:
West Columbia, Texas
( Old Columbia Cemetery, Jackson at 16th St.)
Marker installed: 1970
(February 13, 1810 - November 17, 1887)
Born in Massachusetts; came to Texas, 1834. As a young man, held odd jobs, survived 2 shipwrecks, and explored Texas countryside.
Fought in 1835 Siege of Bexar, Texas Revolution. Then settled here. Married Rachel Carson, 1839, by whom he had 4 children.
Ran a thriving mercantile firm for 50 years, but lost a fortune in cotton during Civil War. Anson Jones, President of Texas, 1844-46, was a close friend. Served in the State Legislature in 1884.
Recorded - 1970.