Friday, February 18, 2011

JOHN FARMER

John Farmer

Born February 21, 1842
Died March 22, 1936

Resided at Lynchburg, Harris County, TX in 1860; occupied as a farm laborer.
Described as 5'11" with dark hair, light complextion, and blue eyes.
Mustered into Company K at Houston, TX on September 7, 1861.
Suffered gunshot wound to leg at Murfreesboro, TN on July 13, 1862, and left in the area to recover.
Discharged in January 1863 due to his four battle wounds to his left leg.
Applied for Confederate Pension (Texas #50233).
 
John Farmer was a Harris County Commissioner Pct 2, 1890-1893. Resigned to become County Treasurer for the years of 1894, 1895, 1897, 1899, 1900, * term changes to County Treas Office: 1902, 1903, 1905. Ref. Houston City Directories, etc.
~ Trevia Wooster Beverly, Houston

Resided at Houston, TX in 1902, at time he attended Terry Ranger reunion.
Attended Terry's Rangers reunion at Houston, Texas in November 1908.

Buried in theWestcott Cemetery in Houston,Texas.

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  1. John Farmer was a Harris County Commissioner Pct 2, 1890-1893. Resigned to become County Treasurer for the years of 1894, 1895, 1897, 1899, 1900, * term changes to County Treas Office: 1902, 1903, 1905. Ref. Houston City Directories, etc.

    ~ Trevia Wooster Beverly, Houston

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