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 Josephus Hornsby
N 30° 15.346 W 097° 37.340
14R E 632537 N 3347929
Gray granite Texas Centennial Marker at the grave of Joseph Hornsby, a pioneer's son and Texas Ranger, one of many Hornsbys who were active during the early days of Texas. Located in Hornsby Cemetery, Austin, TX.
Waymark Code: WMH5H6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2013
Views: 6
The best known Hornsby, however, is also buried here: Rogers Hornsby is a member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
There is a green sign on FM 969 which points to the cemetery, accessed via a dirt road at a turnout. You will see "No Trespassing" signs on the cemetery gate, as well as an adjacent gate to someone else's property (where there are a lot of dogs). The owner of that property was kind enough to answer my questions about Hornsby Cemetery, and assured me that it's OK to visit. As always, close the gate behind you, and as you drive the cemetery road, be on the lookout for the 1936 gray granite marker for Reuben Hornsby, Joseph's father.
Marker Number: 14315
Marker Text:
To Josephus Hornsby
Mar. 15, 1822
Oct. 21, 1862
Son of Reuben Hornsby; settled here, 1832; Bastrop Ranger, 1837
In Flores Fight, 1839
Battle of Plum Creek, 1840
Brush Fight, 1840; Vasquez and Woll Campaigns, 1842; led fight against Indians from whom he rescued William Bell and Alexander Coleman in Austin, 1842
His wife
Eliza Ann Lane
Feb. 14, 1830
Sept. 6, 1892
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
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