Gentry Dugat
Grave marker in Mineral Cemetery(April 25, 1895-Feb. 5, 1966) 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.