Avon in Livingston County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Hubbard Forsyth
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
1. John Hubbard Forsyth Marker
John Hubbard Forsyth. .
John Hubbard Forsyth born August 10, 1797, . John farmed this land with his father. After his wife, Deborah, died in 1828, he left his family in New York traveling to Kentucky where he joined a cavalry unit. Later he became a Captain in the regular Texan cavalry. With Col. William Travis he defended the alamo alongside Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and nearly 200 volunteers. On March 6, 1836 after Travis and Bowie died, Capt. Forsyth lead the forces until all were killed in the Battle of The Alamo. . This historical marker was erected in 2017 by Town of Avon Historian. It is in Avon in Livingston County New York
John Hubbard Forsyth
born August 10, 1797,
John farmed this land with his father.
After his wife, Deborah, died in 1828,
he left his family in New York
traveling to Kentucky where he joined a
cavalry unit. Later he became a Captain in the
regular Texan cavalry. With Col. William Travis
he defended the alamo alongside Jim Bowie,
Davy Crockett and nearly 200 volunteers.
On March 6, 1836 after Travis and Bowie died, Capt. Forsyth
lead the forces until all were killed in the Battle of The Alamo.
Erected 2017 by Town of Avon Historian.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1836.
Location. 42° 53.133′ N, 77° 42.632′ W. Marker is in Avon, New York, in Livingston County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeville Road (New York State Route 15) and Henty Road, on the left when traveling north on Lakeville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Avon NY 14414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Avon (approx. 1.7 miles away); Protected Farmland (approx. 1.8 
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 26, 2018
2. John Hubbard Forsyth Marker
View is south, Henty Road. NY route 15 at left.
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miles away); Albert C. Burke Jr. (approx. 2½ miles away); Avon Civil War Monument (approx. 2½ miles away); 5 Arch Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away); South Avon (approx. 3 miles away); Berry's Tavern (approx. 3.2 miles away); North Avon (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avon.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
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