06 OCT 1941
GEORGE CAMPBELL CHILDRESS
GALVESTON, TEXAS
Replacement Grave Marker added October 2023.
The marker was in place from 1941-1967
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Marker as of July 2020.
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On October 6, 1941 a granite boulder was placed on the grounds of Galveston’s Rosenberg School to commemorate the grave site of George Campbell Childress, author of the Texas Declaration of Independence, on the hundredth anniversary of his death. The ceremony, during which the marker was presented to the City of Galveston and the Rosenberg School, was broadcast over the radio. This project was completed during the term of Mrs. Frederick Brewster Ingram as State Regent. The plaque was presented in honor of honorary regent Mrs. H.L. Tenison. The newspaper articles below provide more information about the marking.
The original grave marker disappeared. A new one was placed October 2023.
The original grave marker disappeared. A new one was placed October 2023.
New Historical Marker Dedication. Attendees (left to right): Dr. Curtis Chubb, Author, Historic Texas researcher; Anita Cooper, State Chairman for Historic Markers for DRT; Theresa Lee, 1st Vice Regent, TX State Society DAC; Sherri Archer, Honorary Texas State Regent, Penny Genise, Vice President, Western Section of National Soc DAC. Clara Malak, Recording Secretary, National Soc DAC and Honorary Texas State Regent; Sue Cravy, Honorary Texas State Regent, Chairman of the Historic Landmarks Committee, TXSSDAC.
Marker Dedication. Left to Right: Anita Cooper, Landmarks and Marker Chairman for DRT, Clara Malak, NSDAC Recording Secretary and Honorary State Regent, Theresa Lee, Texas State First Vice Regent,
Sherrie Archer, Honorary State Regent, Penny Genise, NSDAC Vice President Western Section, Sue Cravy, Texas State Chairman of Landmarks and Markers, and Honorary State Regent.
Newspaper Articles and Missing Monument Information
The State Society wishes to thank Dr. Curtis Chubb for providing these articles in his quest to honor the contributions of George Campbell Childress to Milam County, Texas and the state as a whole.
Article from original dedication in 1941.
newspaperarchive.com/galveston-daily-news-oct-08-1941-p-14/ |
25th Commemorative Article.
newspaperarchivecom/galveston-news-oct-07-1966-p-4/ |
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Galveston News Newspaper Archives
April 21, 1967 Page 8
Grave Site Historical Sign Stolen The Historical Marker at 11th and Ave. H. marking the burial ground of George Campbell Childress, author of the Texas Declaration of Independence, has been stolen. Miss Ida May Cherry reported to Galveston police today. The Historical Marker was on the southeast corner of 11th and Ave. H on the old Rosenberg School grounds. It is made of bronze. 18 by 12' 2 inches in size and inscribed on the marker is the following legend: “Within these grounds lies buried George Campbell Childress, author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. born Jan. 8. 1804 — died Oct. 6, 1841." The marker was put up by the Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Colonies on Oct. 6. 1941, Miss Cherry is as active member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The Daughters of the American Colonies who placed the marker where Mrs. E. S. Baker and Mrs. E. C. Northern, state chairwomen and Mrs. H. L. Tennison. state regent. Police have no suspects in the theft of the marker at the present time.
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April 21, 1967 Page 8
Grave Site Historical Sign Stolen The Historical Marker at 11th and Ave. H. marking the burial ground of George Campbell Childress, author of the Texas Declaration of Independence, has been stolen. Miss Ida May Cherry reported to Galveston police today. The Historical Marker was on the southeast corner of 11th and Ave. H on the old Rosenberg School grounds. It is made of bronze. 18 by 12' 2 inches in size and inscribed on the marker is the following legend: “Within these grounds lies buried George Campbell Childress, author of the Texas Declaration of Independence. born Jan. 8. 1804 — died Oct. 6, 1841." The marker was put up by the Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Colonies on Oct. 6. 1941, Miss Cherry is as active member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The Daughters of the American Colonies who placed the marker where Mrs. E. S. Baker and Mrs. E. C. Northern, state chairwomen and Mrs. H. L. Tennison. state regent. Police have no suspects in the theft of the marker at the present time.
newspaperarchive.com/galveston-news-apr-21-1967-p-8/