Lampasas in Lampasas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James S. Gillett
(1810 - 1874)
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
1. James S. Gillett Marker
Lawyer and frontier fighter. Born in Kentucky. Attained rank of Major in Mexican War, 1846-49. He was elected to the 3rd Texas Legislature, serving 1849-50. Appointed by Gov. P. H. Bell, he was Adjutant General of Texas Nov. 24, 1851, to Feb. 4, 1856. He was again in the Texas Rangers in 1859-60 and served under Confederacy in Civil War, 1861-65. He married Elizabeth Harper. One of their children was famed Texas Ranger James B. Gillett.
Recorded - 1971
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2734.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is February 4, 1856.
Location. 31° 4.462′ N, 98° 11.882′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Cemetery Road and North Porter Street. The marker is located in the northeastern section of the Oak Hill Cemetery. Block #1. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walter P. Acker (within shouting distance of this marker); James Jackson Beeman (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garrison Greenwood (about 600 feet away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); V.F.W. Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Legion Auxiliary Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Mary's Catholic Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Centenary College and St. Dominic's Villa (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lampasas.
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
2. James S. Gillett Marker and gravestone
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
3. The view of the James S. Gillett Marker from the cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021
4. James S. Gillett Gravestone
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
