Historical Marker

Grubb, Wiley Parker (1846 - 1918)

Historical marker location:
Ireland, Texas
( From Ireland, tke CR 182 s. 1.4 mi to Wiley P. Grubb Cemetery.)
Marker installed: 1993

(May 19, 1846- January 23, 1918) Wiley Parker Grubb, the son of Jacob N. and Mary Ann (Wiley) Grubb, was born in Walker County, Texas. He joined the Texas Rangers in 1863 and in 1865 was wounded at the battle of Dove Creek near present day San Angelo. He married Georgia Hester in 1872. In 1874 he bought land here in Coryell County from his father where he ranched and became a prominent landowner. Approximately 2 acres surrounding Grubb's grave site were deeded as a public cemetery in 1937.