Historical Marker:
Grandson of Moses Austin whose dream of Anglo American colony changed the course of Texas history
Came to Texas with his mother and step-father in 1831. Served in Texas Army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter. He was instrumental in building a deep water port at the mouth of (the) Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. Married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Duranzo" plantation, a gift of his uncle, Stephen F Austin. Had 7 children. Erected in 1970.
For a more detailed biography, go to the Handbook of Texas
Online.
1835, William joined Capt.Ebberley's Company of Volunteers during the Texas Revolution.
Grandson of Moses Austin whose dream of Anglo American colony changed the course of Texas history
Came to Texas with his mother and step-father in 1831. Served in Texas Army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter. He was instrumental in building a deep water port at the mouth of (the) Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. Married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Duranzo" plantation, a gift of his uncle, Stephen F Austin. Had 7 children. Erected in 1970.
For a more detailed biography, go to the Handbook of Texas
Online.
1835, William joined Capt.Ebberley's Company of Volunteers during the Texas Revolution.
Historical Marker:
Grandson of Moses Austin whose dream of Anglo American colony changed the course of Texas history
Came to Texas with his mother and step-father in 1831. Served in Texas Army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter. He was instrumental in building a deep water port at the mouth of (the) Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. Married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Duranzo" plantation, a gift of his uncle, Stephen F Austin. Had 7 children. Erected in 1970.
For a more detailed biography, go to the Handbook of Texas
Online.
1835, William joined Capt.Ebberley's Company of Volunteers during the Texas Revolution.
Grandson of Moses Austin whose dream of Anglo American colony changed the course of Texas history
Came to Texas with his mother and step-father in 1831. Served in Texas Army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter. He was instrumental in building a deep water port at the mouth of (the) Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. Married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Duranzo" plantation, a gift of his uncle, Stephen F Austin. Had 7 children. Erected in 1970.
For a more detailed biography, go to the Handbook of Texas
Online.
1835, William joined Capt.Ebberley's Company of Volunteers during the Texas Revolution.
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