Historical Marker
Samuel Wolfenberger
Historical marker location:
Rockne, Texas
( 2 mi. N on FM 20)
Marker installed: 1972
(1804 - 1860)
Early land grantee in this area. Of Dutch descent, he was born in Virginia. Came to Texas (then part of Mexico) in 1831 as a colonist of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas."
Received a Spanish league of land (4,444 acres) here. Active in Texas Revolution, he took part in storming of Bexar in 1835; served with Robert Coleman's Rangers in 1836. Lived in Bastrop many years, joining effort to promote town as capital of the Republic in 1839. Was collector same year; alderman 1845-47.
Married Caroline Fliesart; had 7 children. Grave located 1 mi. E.
(1972).