Historical Marker

Willis Avery

Historical marker location:

Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas

( Republic Hill section)

A member of Captain Jesse Billingley's

Company at San Jacinto

Born in North Carolina

October 15, 1809

Died in Williamson County, Texas

July 17, 1889

His wife

Elzina (Weeks) Avery

Born in Missouri

November 10, 1812

Died in Williamson County, Texas

March 1, 1870

Erected by the State of Texas

1936.