Samuel Wolfenberger
(1804-1860)
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Marker Text: Early land grantee in this area. Of Dutch descent, he was born in Virginia, came to Texas (then part of Mexico) in 1831 as a colonist of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas".
Received a Spanish league of land (4,444 acres) here. Active in Texas Revolution, he took part in storming of Bexar in 1835; served with Robert Coleman's Rangers in 1836. Lived in Bastrop many years, joining effort to promote town as capital of the Republic in 1893. Was collector same year; alderman 1845-47. Married Caroline Fliesart; had 7 children. Grave located 1Mi. E. (1972) Marker Text: 9240
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.023005,-97.428482
Location: 2 miles north on FM 20
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