Daniel McKay
(October 16, 1814-October 9, 1889) Born in Maine. Came to Texas in 1834 with Sterling C. Robertson's Colony. Settled near Nashville. Participated in Battle of San Jacinto (Co. H, 1st Regt.) during the Texas War for Independence, 1836. In 1845 he married Jane Bryant, daughter of Benjamin Bryant. The latter was a government Indian agent and a San Jacinto veteran. Lived at "Bryant's Station" fort until moving onto land grant in Bell County in 1853. Served in the Confederacy during Civil War (1861-65). Recorded - 1971
30.8183° N, 97.3328° W
Where to Find It
From Bartlett, take FM 487 east about 7 miles, then go north on Donahoe Road about 2.25 miles to Donahoe Cemetery (200 yards west side of road).
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Donohoe Cemetery Bartlett vicinity
- 0.1 mi SE Donahoe Community Bartlett vicinity
- 2.1 mi W Site of Pecan School Holland vicinity
- 3.6 mi SE William Carroll Sypert Davilla
- 3.6 mi S Althea School Bartlett
- 3.8 mi E Val Verde Baptist Church Davilla