Benavides, Santos b. November 1, 1823 d. November 9, 1891 Wealthy Laredo merchant and rancher, he was known as the "Merchant Prince of the Rio Grande." Mayor of Laredo, 1856-59; chief justice of Webb County; member of Texas house of representatives (three terms, 1879-84). It is widely believed that he was promoted to the rank of general by the state of Texas, for service during the Civil War but some question if this is true. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA Plot: Section 8 (se Corner) GPS coordinates: 27.3178406, -99.2895126 (hddd.dddd)
Kazen, Abraham b. January 17, 1919 d. November 29, 1987 US Congressman. He was elected to represent Texas in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1967 to 1985. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA Plot: Altar Section Level 3 GPS coordinates: 27.3151894, -99.2883224 (hddd.dddd)
Martin, Tirza Tirza Martin. Daughter of a respected and influential Laredo family and married to political boss and merchant Raymond Martin Jan 10, 1870. (see find a grave listing for Raymond) She is the namesake for "Raymond and Tirza Martin High School" in Laredo. (Bio by: Leonard L. Brown) Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA
Walker, Allen b. January 19, 1866 d. September 11, 1953 Medal of Honor Recipient. Walker enlisted in the Army in 1884 and was discharged in 1889. He immediately reenlisted and served in Co. C Third U.S. Cavalry. On December 30, 1891 while alone on patrol he fired on three armed mexicans killing one of their horses. While the men escaped they left papers including a proclamation of revolution. For this he was awarded the medal of honor. He later was promoted to 1st lieutenant in the Phillipine Scouts during the Phillipine Insurrection. Here was was...[Read More] (Bio by: Reddfamilyhistory) Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USA Plot: Block 24 GPS coordinates: 27.5291195, -99.4807510 (hddd.dddd)
b. November 1, 1823 d. November 9, 1891