Alexander W. Gregg

1855–1919 (age 64)

Lawyer and U.S. Representative

Biography

Alexander W. Gregg built his reputation as a careful lawyer before bringing those same qualities to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he represented East Texas with a clear sense of duty during a time of national growth.

When he returned to Palestine City, he remained a steady presence for neighbors seeking counsel and civic memory, and his name is honored at Palestine City Cemetery.