Birth: 1813 in Barboursville, Knox Co., KY
Leroy V Criswell was one of the original Texas Rangers as he joined with Captain Robert M. Williamson as a part of Williamson's Mounted Riflemen in July 25 - September 13, 1835.
Leroy fought Mexican regiments in "Come and Take It" Battle at Gonzales and Leroy was wounded at Bexar during the Battle of Bexar at San Antonio against General Cos (Santa Ana's brother-in-law
CRISWELL FAMILY AMONG EARLY SETTLERS AND HEROES OF TEXAS HISTORY, documented by R.R. Criswell & Martha Criswell Bailey.
...Leroy Vannoy & Elizabeth Criswell were buried at Criswell Criswell (also known as Duff Cem.) about one half or one mile southeast of the village of Praha.
This cemetery is located on S. Knezek Road .6 miles from FM 1295 at 29°40'6.21"N and 97° 3'25.19"W. There is a gate with a sign, Wm V. Criswell Cemetery, on the left side of the road usually covered with undergrowth. If you go at a 25 degree angle to the right upon entering the gate you should find some headstones.
The headstones of Leroy and Elizabeth were removed and placed in nearby Mulberry Creek.
Leroy V Criswell was one of the original Texas Rangers as he joined with Captain Robert M. Williamson as a part of Williamson's Mounted Riflemen in July 25 - September 13, 1835.
Leroy fought Mexican regiments in "Come and Take It" Battle at Gonzales and Leroy was wounded at Bexar during the Battle of Bexar at San Antonio against General Cos (Santa Ana's brother-in-law
CRISWELL FAMILY AMONG EARLY SETTLERS AND HEROES OF TEXAS HISTORY, documented by R.R. Criswell & Martha Criswell Bailey.
...Leroy Vannoy & Elizabeth Criswell were buried at Criswell Criswell (also known as Duff Cem.) about one half or one mile southeast of the village of Praha.
This cemetery is located on S. Knezek Road .6 miles from FM 1295 at 29°40'6.21"N and 97° 3'25.19"W. There is a gate with a sign, Wm V. Criswell Cemetery, on the left side of the road usually covered with undergrowth. If you go at a 25 degree angle to the right upon entering the gate you should find some headstones.
The headstones of Leroy and Elizabeth were removed and placed in nearby Mulberry Creek.
Birth: 1813 in Barboursville, Knox Co., KY
Leroy V Criswell was one of the original Texas Rangers as he joined with Captain Robert M. Williamson as a part of Williamson's Mounted Riflemen in July 25 - September 13, 1835.
Leroy fought Mexican regiments in "Come and Take It" Battle at Gonzales and Leroy was wounded at Bexar during the Battle of Bexar at San Antonio against General Cos (Santa Ana's brother-in-law
CRISWELL FAMILY AMONG EARLY SETTLERS AND HEROES OF TEXAS HISTORY, documented by R.R. Criswell & Martha Criswell Bailey.
...Leroy Vannoy & Elizabeth Criswell were buried at Criswell Criswell (also known as Duff Cem.) about one half or one mile southeast of the village of Praha.
This cemetery is located on S. Knezek Road .6 miles from FM 1295 at 29°40'6.21"N and 97° 3'25.19"W. There is a gate with a sign, Wm V. Criswell Cemetery, on the left side of the road usually covered with undergrowth. If you go at a 25 degree angle to the right upon entering the gate you should find some headstones.
The headstones of Leroy and Elizabeth were removed and placed in nearby Mulberry Creek.
Leroy V Criswell was one of the original Texas Rangers as he joined with Captain Robert M. Williamson as a part of Williamson's Mounted Riflemen in July 25 - September 13, 1835.
Leroy fought Mexican regiments in "Come and Take It" Battle at Gonzales and Leroy was wounded at Bexar during the Battle of Bexar at San Antonio against General Cos (Santa Ana's brother-in-law
CRISWELL FAMILY AMONG EARLY SETTLERS AND HEROES OF TEXAS HISTORY, documented by R.R. Criswell & Martha Criswell Bailey.
...Leroy Vannoy & Elizabeth Criswell were buried at Criswell Criswell (also known as Duff Cem.) about one half or one mile southeast of the village of Praha.
This cemetery is located on S. Knezek Road .6 miles from FM 1295 at 29°40'6.21"N and 97° 3'25.19"W. There is a gate with a sign, Wm V. Criswell Cemetery, on the left side of the road usually covered with undergrowth. If you go at a 25 degree angle to the right upon entering the gate you should find some headstones.
The headstones of Leroy and Elizabeth were removed and placed in nearby Mulberry Creek.
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South West Corner. Headstone removed
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