Clara Driscoll (philanthropist)

Clara Driscoll , was a Texasborn businesswoman, philanthropist, and historic preservationist who provided the money to preserve the Alamo Mission in San Antonio. In 1967, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker number 6461 honoring Driscoll was placed at 2312 San Gabriel Ave., Austin. In 1978, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker number 1287 honoring Driscoll was placed Driscoll Family Mausoleum, Alamo Masonic Cemetery, East Commerce St., San Antonio.

Claras grandfather Daniel ODriscoll had been born in County Cork, Ireland. and was a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto. In return for his service, he was awarded 1,200 acres , plus an additional onethird of a league of land, in Victoria County, Texas. He also served as a Refugio County Judge. In 1837, Daniel married Catherine McGrath Duggan , of Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland, widow of Pat Duggan. Daniel became stepfather to Catherines and Pats children, Michael, John and Ellen, who later married Mississippi plantation owner Daniel C Doughty. Mr. ODriscoll died in an accident in 1849 and is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Refugio.

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