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Monday, November 14, 2016

Texas War of 1812 Veterans-- Part 22: James Taylor White

JAMES TAYLOR WHITE (July 28, 1789-March 5, 1852)

Buried at the White Cemetery in Monroe City, Texas.

Born in Louisiana and became a big cattleman.  In 1840 he owned 4,605 acres with 1,775 head of cattle and 45 horses.  He was known as "The Cattle King" of southeast Texas.

He died of cholera nine days before his wife died of the same disease.

--Brock-Perry

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