Horatio Chriesman
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Colonial statesman, Methodist lay leader, pioneer in Burleson County. Came to Texas in 1822 from Kentucky. Had office of surveyor, Austin's Colony, 1823-1836; was a military officer in Indian conflicts and also army of Gen. Sam Houston during Texas War for independence; in 1837 served on commission to choose site of Capital, Texas Republic.
Married first Mary Kincheloe; after her death, Augusta Hope. He had eleven children. Recorded 1969.
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