Dizenia Peters Todd
(Aug. 5, 1826 - Jan. 1865) Born in Mississippi, Dizenia Peters moved to Texas with her parents about 1835. She married William P. Smith in 1844 and had a son, James. After Smith's death, she married George W. Todd (1827-1901) in 1851; they had 3 daughters. Todd and members of his wife's family settled this area in the 1850s and were among the first Mason County officials. Mrs. Todd and a Black servant girl were fatally wounded in an Indian attack near this site and buried in adjacent unmarked graves. Recorded - 1975
30.6945° N, 99.2286° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
From Mason, S 2.5 mi. on RR 1723, then SW 0.8 mi. on RR 2389. Marker is on private property near the road.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Todd Mountain Mason vicinity
- 3 mi N Mason County Mason vicinity
- 3.1 mi N Fort Mason, Site of Mason
- 3.2 mi N Rudolph and Therese Runge House Mason
- 3.5 mi N Old Mason Grammar School Mason
- 3.7 mi N Mason County Jail Mason