Moses Austin Bryan
Grandson of Moses Austin, whose 1821 contract with Mexico opened Texas to Anglo-Americans. Moses Austin Bryan came to Texas in 1831; worked with his uncle, Stephen F. Austin; fought (1836) in Battle of San Jacinto; served as secretary, Republic of Texas Legation to United States, 1839; joined 1842 Somervell Expedition to resist Mexican aggressions in Texas; rose to major in Confederate army in Civil War, 1861-1865. Bryan was father of 5 children.
30.3285° N, 96.3614° W
Where to Find It
Independence Cemetery, from Old Baylor State Park (3 blocks W of FM 50/FM 390 intersection) take CR 60 1.2 mile NW to cemetery, Independence.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Gen. James Willie Independence
- <0.1 mi E Old Independence Cemetery Independence
- 0.1 mi E Liberty Community Cemetery Independence
- 0.7 mi SW Home of Dr. Asa Hoxey Independence
- 0.7 mi SW Dr. Asa Hoxey Home Independence
- 0.8 mi SE Columns of a Building of Old Baylor University Independence