Historical Marker
Samuel May Williams
Historical marker location:
Avenue L, Galveston, Texas
( Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, near Avenue L at 40th Street.)
Marker installed: 1935
TEXT:
In memory of
SAMUEL MAY WILLIAMS
Born in Providence, R. I.
October 4, 1795
Died in Galveston, Texas
September 13, 1858
His wife
SARAH SCOTT WILLIAMS
Born in Kentucky
December 7, 1807
Died in Galveston, Texas
August 31 1860
Erected by the State of Texas
REVERSE
Intimate Friend of Stephen F. Austin and
Secretary of Austin's Colony
Pioneer Banker
Bearer of Important Commissions
Commercially the Influential Citizen of Texas.
Colony, Republic, State
Who Served Patriotically and Efficiently
Throughout Years of Self-Sacrifice.