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19 - GENTRY DUGAT

(April 25, 1895-Feb. 5,1966)
Grave Marker in Mineral Cemetery

Colorful historian, orator and journalist. Born on nearby ranch, son of Alex and Martha (Page) Dugat. Earned Law degree. Worked on seven Texas newspapers; edited Cotton Ginners Journal. Wrote biography of post-Civil War editor-orator, Henry W. Grady. World War I veteran, Methodist, Mason; member of Sons of American Revolution, Lions. Collected rare books, newspapers, artifacts. In 1958 organized and chartered Bee County Historical Commission.
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