High Island in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Charles Cronea
(January 14, 1805 - March 4, 1893)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 4, 2020
1. Charles Cronea Marker
Born in Marseilles, France, Charles Cronea came to America on a French frigate as a cabin boy in 1818. Soon after, boarding a ship out of Charleston, South Carolina, Cronea and several companions entered the service of Jean Laffite of Galveston engaged in privateering cruises off the coast of Spanish Mexico. After nearly a year under the command of Capt. James Campbell, he left the ship when it was burned at the mouth of the Mermentau River in Louisiana.Cronea married Amanda Richey in 1830. By 1835 he had settled in the Mexican municipality of Jefferson. The Texas Revolution broke out that fall. Cronea joined Capt. David Garner's company of frontier farmers and participated in the Siege of Bexar. Some records say Cronea's company joined with the forces of Sam Houston in 1836, and that during the Battle of San Jacinto, Cronea was guarding prisoners nearby. In 1846 he entered the U. S. Army in the war against Mexico under Gen. Zachary Taylor.
Later a farmer in Sabine Pass, Cronea married Mary Louisa Elender in 1845. They moved their family to High Island in 1876. Cronea was awarded 1,280 acres as a surviving soldier of the
Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 4, 2020
2. Charles Cronea Marker
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Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7423.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 33.532′ N, 94° 23.76′ W. Marker is on High Island, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on 5th Street west of Gulfway Lane, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in High Island Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Island TX 77623, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. High Island (approx. 0.6 miles away).
Photographed By Brian Anderson, October 4, 2020
3. Charles Cronea Gravesite
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
