Marker [016]
James P. Dumas Cemetery
Grave site of Dumas Cemetary, Wolf Front oad; 6 miles East of Van Alstyne, TX and 0.5 mi South of FM 121
James P. Dumas, (1820-1875). Born in South Carolina. In 1841 married May
Thompson and moved to the Republic of Texas. In his capacity as surveyor, he
helped map land that became a section of Dallas. Moved from Collin to Grayson
County just before Texas joined the Union. Fought in the Mexican War, 1846.
Was appointed surveyor for Grayson County. Later came to own famous "Sister
Grove" farm. So extensive was his land that he could ride from his home to
Sherman (about 20 miles) without ever leaving his property. He helped found
Merchants & Planters Bank in Sherman, 1872.