The tombstone of Capt. Richard Bache sits quietly in the corner of Austin's Oakwood Cemetery, but it sure has a tale to tell.
The stone reads as follows:
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RICHARD BACHE
Born Philadelphia, PA, March 11, 1784
Died Austin, Texas, March 17, 1847
Patriot Statesman Masonic Leader
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Capt. Baches Regiment, War of 1812
Member, Louisiana Volunteers, Battle of San Jacinto
Chief Clerk, War Office, Republic Of Texas
Justice of the Peace, Galveston County
Enrolling Clerk, Congress Republic Of Texas
Member, Constitutional Convention Of 1845
Customs Inspector Port of Galveston
Grand Warden and Grand Treasurer, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Charter Member Grand Lodge A.F. &A.M. Republic of Texas
Pro Tem Deputy Grand Master and On Various Commitees Until Death
Erected By Austin Scottish Rite Bodies 1976
The muster roll for Capt. Richard Bache's service during the War of 1812 can be found here: (
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"ROLL OF CAPT. RICHARD BACHE'S COMPANY.
Muster-roll of a company of " Franklin Flying Artillery," under the command of Capt. Richard Bache, of the First brigade, first
division Pennsylvania militia in the service of the United
States, commanded by Gen. Thomas Cadwalader from September 15, 1814, to December 25, 1814.
Captain: Bache, Richard.
First Lieutenant: Chew, B., Jr.
Second Lieutenant: Bryne, John.
Cornet: McLean, Thomas."