Benjamin Johnson
(1815-1872) Born in Louisiana; settled in Texas in 1832. Fought in victorious Texas Army at Bexar, Dec. 1835; in Capt. James Gillaspie's company, 2nd Regiment, Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Married (1) 1838, Rachel Garner, who died 1856; (2) 1861, Matilda Myers. Esteemed and respected, he was a farmer, stockman, patriarch.
29.7178° N, 93.9048° W
Where to Find It
Sabine Pass Cemetery, off SH 870
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Jacob Harmon Garner Sabine Pass
- <0.1 mi N Niles F. Smith Sabine Pass
- 0.1 mi N Kate Dorman Sabine Pass
- 0.1 mi N Kate Dorman Sabine Pass
- 0.1 mi N Sabine Pass Cemetery Sabine Pass
- 1.2 mi NE Beach Road Sabine Pass