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John Alexander “Alex” Hargrove

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John Alexander “Alex” Hargrove Veteran

Birth
Alabama, USA
Death
17 Sep 1906 (aged 80)
Rockdale, Milam County, Texas, USA
Burial
Milam County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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John Alexander's family moved to Washington County, Texas in 1841, settled west of where Chappell Hill is today. His parents, William Dubley Hargrove and Charlotte "Lottie" Chappell built an Inn at a stagecoach stop between Houston and Austin. In 1847, Mary, sister of John Alexander, purchased 100 acres and established a settlement naming it after her grandfather, Robert Wooding Chappell, which became Chappell Hill, Texas. Source "The Confederates of Chappell Hill, Texas" by Stephen Chicoine.

William Dudley Hargrove is believed to be buried in the Masonic Cemetery, Chappell Hill, Texas with his wife. Large rock covers the graves.
John Alexander's family moved to Washington County, Texas in 1841, settled west of where Chappell Hill is today. His parents, William Dubley Hargrove and Charlotte "Lottie" Chappell built an Inn at a stagecoach stop between Houston and Austin. In 1847, Mary, sister of John Alexander, purchased 100 acres and established a settlement naming it after her grandfather, Robert Wooding Chappell, which became Chappell Hill, Texas. Source "The Confederates of Chappell Hill, Texas" by Stephen Chicoine.

William Dudley Hargrove is believed to be buried in the Masonic Cemetery, Chappell Hill, Texas with his wife. Large rock covers the graves.

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Since he has read his title clear, to mansions in the skies, There's not a wave of trouble roll, Across his peaceful breast

Veteran of Confederate States Army, Texas Cavalry and Infantry



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