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PGM Clark L. Owen
I.O.O.F. Grand Master of Texas in 1861
Texas Legislator
From: Texana, Texas
Killed at Battle of Shiloh - 1862
I.O.O.F. Grand Master of Texas in 1861
Texas Legislator
From: Texana, Texas
Killed at Battle of Shiloh - 1862
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One interesting bit or trivia was the fact that the I.O.O.F. of Texas raised enough money through the purchase of war bonds to purchase two bombers and seven tanks to help during the WWII effort in 1942. One of the tanks purchased was dedicated in honor of Captain Clark L. Owen.
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Confederate Monument at Shiloh
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ALSO IN 1861
FOUNDER OF INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS IN THE U.S. DIES
1861 Texas Historical Event
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