Alfred M. Hallmark

Aldrich's county history lists Alfred Hallmark among the children named in the will of George Hallmark, who lived on Mustang Prairie and for whom a small creek is named. George was postmaster at Mustang Prairie in 1843. His will, made August 16, 1848, was probated October 25, 1852, and appraised the estate at $17,000. It also left enslaved people by name: Solomon, Charity and Little Tom to the three youngest children, and Peggy, Big Tom, Harriett, Charles, Simion, Elizabeth and July among the other heirs.

What the plaque says

Alfred M. Hallmark (June 19, 1817 -- April 16, 1880) A veteran of the Texas War for Independence, Alfred M. Hallmark was a native of Madison County, Alabama. He came to Texas in 1834 with his parents and settled in present Houston County. He enlisted in the Texas Army on March 6, 1836, and fought in the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. A pioneer farmer, he helped operate the post office in the Mustang Prairie Community. In 1842 he married his cousin Sarah Hallmark (b. 1826). They had twelve children. (1978)

Where it stands

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