Montgomery in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John M. Wade
(1815-1879)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 13, 2019
1. John M. Wade Marker
Born in New York City, John Marshall Wade left his home as a youth. On the advice of Sam Houston, he came to Texas in 1835 from the Western Creek Nation in present-day Oklahoma. He joined the Texas army during the War for Independence. At the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836, he was among the men detailed to fire the "Twin Sisters", a pair of cannons given to the Texas forces by citizens of Cincinnati, Ohio. After the war, he served briefly as Assistant Secretary to the Senate of the Republic of Texas.A printer by profession, Wade became a typesetter for Gail Borden's newspaper, the "Telegraph and Texas Register". In 1838 he moved to the community of Montgomery and was appointed Deputy Surveyor for Montgomery County. He participated in the Somervell Expedition against Mexico in 1842. In 1845 he founded a weekly paper, the "Montgomery Patriot", which he later transferred to Huntsville. Returning to Montgomery in 1854, he again became Deputy Surveyor. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War (1861-65).
From his marriage to Ruth Boston and his later marriage to Virginia Tinsley, Wade had five children. He
Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 13, 2019
2. John M. Wade Marker
Photo was taken facing the back of the marker. The front of the marker faces a busy highway.
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Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7906.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil.
Location. 30° 23.311′ N, 95° 41.83′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Eva Street (State Highway 105) and Pond Street, on the right when traveling west on Eva Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Eva Street, Montgomery TX 77356, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Methodist Church Site and Memorial to Pioneer Circuit Riders (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Methodist Churchyard (within shouting distance of this marker); William S. Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Reuben Jonathan Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Montgomery United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lake Creek Settlement (about 400 feet away); N. H. Davis Cottage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.
Also see . . . Wade, John M. - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
