George Webb Slaughter
George Webb Slaughter (1811–1895) was an American Baptist minister, cattle breeder and drover, and rancher in Texas. Born in Mississippi, he drove cattle to Kansas and Louisiana, from his ranch near Palo Pinto, Texas. According to historian J. Marvin Hunter, "he baptized over 3,000 persons and ordained more preachers and organized more churches than any other person in the state of Texas."
George Webb Slaughter | |
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Illustration of Slaughter's message to Travis, Bowie, and Crockett | |
| Born | May 10, 1811 |
| Died | March 19, 1895 (aged 83) Palo Pinto, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Rancher, cattle breeder, cattle drover, clergyman, physician |
| Title | Reverend |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane (Mason) Slaughter |
| Children | 11, including C.C. Slaughter and William B. Slaughter |
| Parent(s) | William Slaughter Nancy Moore |
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