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James Thompson Lytle

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James Thompson Lytle

Birth
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Death
6 Feb 1854 (aged 29)
Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas, USA
Burial
Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 50B, Row 6, Lot 4-5
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Husband of: Margaret Eveline Payton

Married on Oct 26, 1848, Calhoun, Texas

State Senator: The Honorable James T. Lytle

James T. Lytle was also a notable Texas Ranger and poet.
James was known as the Poet of the Texas Rangers, having written several songs, including "The Maid of Monterrey" and "The Ranger Song".
See page 161 of Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd, edited by J. Frank Dobie on the Library of Texas' site,
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38315/
Husband of: Margaret Eveline Payton

Married on Oct 26, 1848, Calhoun, Texas

State Senator: The Honorable James T. Lytle

James T. Lytle was also a notable Texas Ranger and poet.
James was known as the Poet of the Texas Rangers, having written several songs, including "The Maid of Monterrey" and "The Ranger Song".
See page 161 of Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd, edited by J. Frank Dobie on the Library of Texas' site,
https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc38315/

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UNDER THIS TOMB
Rest The Mortal Remains Of
James T. LYTLE





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