William Joel Bryan
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
N 28° 58.592 W 095° 28.381
15R E 259033 N 3207905
A grave marker in Jones Creek.
Waymark Code: WM1T1N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
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Marker Number: 9538

Marker Text:
(December 14, 1815 - March 3, 1903) Grandson of Moses Austin, whose dream of Anglo-American colony changed course of Texas history. Came to Texas with his mother and stepfather in 1831; served in Texas army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter, he was instrumental in building of deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Durazno" Plantation-- a gift of his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 children. Recorded - 1970
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