Green DeWitt
Green DeWitt (February 12, 1787 – May 18, 1835) was an empresario in Mexican Texas. He brought families from the United States to what is now South-central Texas and founded the DeWitt Colony.
Green DeWitt | |
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circa 1820 | |
| Born | Green DeWitt February 12, 1787 Lincoln County, Virginia (now part of Kentucky), US |
| Died | May 18, 1835 (aged 48) Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Sheriff of Ralls County, MO 1821-1824 |
| Known for | Empresario founded DeWitt Colony |
| Spouse | Sara Seely |
| Children | 6 |
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