James Shaw

Historical marker location:

Lexington, Texas

( Early Chapel Cemetery, 3.5 mi. east of Lexington on FM 696, 40 yards from entrance)

Marker installed: 1962

(Star and Wreath) Born August 6, 1808; served in the Texas War for Independence; soldier at San Jacinto.

A Representative or Senator in five Congresses, Republic of Texas. Died February 10, 1880.

His wife Nancy Ann Shaw, born May 13, 1811; died August 9, 1871.