Moses Baine
A native of Ireland, Moses Baine came to the United States in 1819. In 1830 Baine and his wife, Cecilia (Inglesby), joined Stephen F. Austin's colony at San Felipe. A veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto, Baine established a permanent home near Brenham in 1837. He later participated in the Somervell Expedition as a member of the Republic of Texas army. Baine returned to his home in 1843 and became a successful stock raiser and farmer.
30.1555° N, 96.4086° W
Where to Find It
Prairie Lea Cemetery, Prairie Lea and 6th Sts., grave is halfway down 8th St. from entrance (to the left), Brenham.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W George Washington Petty Brenham
- 0.1 mi N Prairie Lea Cemetery Brenham
- 0.1 mi SW Milas Roberson "Burney" Parker Brenham
- 0.3 mi NE Blinn College Brenham
- 0.4 mi NE Brenham Presbyterian Church Brenham
- 0.5 mi N Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Brenham