Nicholas Wren
(1807-1859) Came to Texas, 1833. Became a soldier in the Texas army, 1836. Was commissioned Lieutenant of Rangers by Sam Houston, President of Texas. Fought for Texas during the Vasquez and Woll invasions. Had horse shot from under him in Battle of the Hondo. Resided in Smith County at its organization, 1846. His wife Mariah was a charter member of Harris Creek Baptist Church. Wren died here in Mount Carmel community August 28, 1859. Incise on back: Erected by grandsons of Nicholas Wren
32.4667° N, 95.2175° W
Where to Find It
Harris Creek Cemetery
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E In the vicinity of Harris' place Winona
- <0.1 mi SE Harris Creek Cemetery Winona
- 2.4 mi E Elisha Everett Lott Winona
- 2.8 mi SE Camp Fannin Internment Camp World War II P.O.W. Camp Winona
- 2.8 mi SE Camp Fannin Winona
- 3.3 mi NE First Baptist Church of Winona Winona