Historical Marker
Moses Austin Bryan
Historical marker location:
Independence, Texas
( Independence Cemetery, from Old Baylor State Park (3 blocks W of FM 50/FM 390 intersection) take CR 60 1.2 mile NW to cemetery, Independence.)
Grandson of Moses Austin, whose 1821 contract with Mexico opened Texas to Anglo-Americans. Moses Austin Bryan came to Texas in 1831; worked with his uncle, Stephen F. Austin; fought (1836) in Battle of San Jacinto; served as secretary, Republic of Texas Legation to United States, 1839; joined 1842 Somervell Expedition to resist Mexican aggressions in Texas; rose to major in Confederate army in Civil War, 1861-1865.
Bryan was father of 5 children.