Jesse Grimes | |
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Born | 6 February 1788 Duplin County, North Carolina |
Died | 15 March 1866 Texas | (aged 78)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Texas pioneer and politician |
Jesse Grimes (1788–1866) was a Texas pioneer and politician. Before moving to Texas, he fought in the War of 1812. He was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. He served as Senator in the Republic of Texas Congress and in the Texas State Legislature. Grimes County was named in his honor.[1]
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