William Beck Ochiltree (1811-1867) - Find a Grave Memorial

Politician. He was a prominent office holder in the Republic of Texas. He was instrumental in the state constitutional convention of 1845, and a member of the Texas legislature. He moved to Marshall, Harrison County Texas in 1859. He ran as a secessionist for the state convention of February 1861 and was elected. As one of the best-known members of the convention, Ochiltree was chosen as a delegate to the Provisional Congress. Ochiltree was an active member, supporting measures that would be to the advantage of his state. Returning to Texas, he organized the 18th Texas Infantry and was elected its Colonel. Ochiltree was with the unit until 1863 when he resigned his position because of ill health and returned to Jefferson where he practiced law. During a period of thirty years, his name was closely connected with the history of Texas and she will preserve it as of one of her truest and most useful citizens.

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