Silvestre De Leon. (1802-1842) Son of the Empresario Martin de Leon, founder of the De Leon Colony and City of Victoria. Silverstre de Leon was active in the Catholic church, served alcade of Victoria, and had other commissions. An Indian fighter and soldier, he was taken prisoner by Mexican Army during Texas War for Independence. He owned and traded in vast herds of horses, mules, and cattle. He married Rosalia de la Garza; had two sons, Martin and Francisco. (1972) #6544

Evergreen Cemetery, N.Vine & W. Red River Sts., Victoria, TX
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by Texas Historical Commission #06544 of the Texas Historical Marker series

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