William FitzhughPapers 1847-1923

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William FitzhughPapers 1847-1923

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William F. Fitzhughmoved to Texas in 1845 and settled south of present Melissa, Texas. He servedin the First Regiment, Texas Mounted Volunteers under the command of ColonelJohn (Jack) Coffee Hays during the Mexican War. Papers contain Fitzhugh,Skelton, and Shelton family documents.

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Fitzhugh, William

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William 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 servi...