Historical Marker
William Joel Bryan
Historical marker location:
231 Gulf Prairie Rd., Jones Creek, Texas
( Gulf Prairie Cemetery; off SH 36 on Gulf Prairie Rd., at Gulf Prairie Cemetery)
Marker installed: 1970
(December 14, 1815 - March 3, 1903)
Grandson of Moses Austin, whose dream of Anglo-American colony changed course of Texas history.
Came to Texas with his mother and stepfather in 1831; served in Texas army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter, he was instrumental in building of deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Durazno" Plantation-- a gift of his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 children.
Recorded - 1970.