Fitzhugh, William, 1741-1809
Variant namesWilliam F. Fitzhugh was born in Kentucky in 1818, son of John and Sarah (Shelton) Fitzhugh. After living in Missouri and Florida, he and his parents moved to Texas in 1845 and settled south of present Melissa, Texas. He served in the First Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers under the command of Colonel John (Jack) Coffee Hays during the Mexican War. After the war, he returned to Collin County and farmed; he also served in the Texas Rangers. In March 1862 he entered Confederate services as first colonel of the Sixteenth Texas Cavalry. He died on October 23, 1883 when he was thrown from a wagon. He had seven children.
From the description of Fitzhugh, William, papers, 1847-1923 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 240226799
Virginia delegate to U.S. Continental Congress and public official.
From the description of William Fitzhugh correspondence, 1781. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450270
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Birth 1741-08-24
Death 1809-06-06
