Rev. James Charles Wilson
Marker Text: A Methodist Minister and a Texas Patriot
Born in Yorkshire, England, Aug. 24, 1818
Died at Gonzales, Texas, Feb. 7, 1861
In Memory of Amelia Weakley
wife of Rev. James C. Wilson
Born in Alabama Aug. 23, 1828
Died Oct. 5, 1906
Buried at Alice, Texas
Back:
Captured at Mier, Mexico December 26, 1842
and imprisoned in Castle Perote.
Refused to claim British protection
Even to secure his release
Said he owed allegiance only to the
Republic of Texas
Was a Senator in the Legislature of the State of Texas
Born in Yorkshire, England, Aug. 24, 1818
Died at Gonzales, Texas, Feb. 7, 1861
In Memory of Amelia Weakley
wife of Rev. James C. Wilson
Born in Alabama Aug. 23, 1828
Died Oct. 5, 1906
Buried at Alice, Texas
Back:
Captured at Mier, Mexico December 26, 1842
and imprisoned in Castle Perote.
Refused to claim British protection
Even to secure his release
Said he owed allegiance only to the
Republic of Texas
Was a Senator in the Legislature of the State of Texas
Marker No: 14614
Gray Granite with Carved Decorative Design
Geographic:
Location: Section:Republic Hill, Section 1 (C1) Row:T Number:10 Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota Street , Austin