Historical Marker
General James Davis
Historical marker location:
Coldspring, Texas
( in Laurel Hill Cemetery on FM 1514 about .75 mi. north of SH 150, Coldspring)
Marker installed: 1965
Born Va., July 17, 1790. As U. S. Army officer in War of 1812, was in Battle of New Orleans, married Anne Eliza Hill, of N. C. Had 7 children. Came to Texas in 1834. Served Republic of Texas on staff of Gen. Sam Houston, 1836; adjutant-general, 1842; member of Congress, 1843-1844; member of Constitutional Convention 1845.
Gave site, 1848, for Laurel Hill Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church of Coldspring). D. Feb. 10, 1859.