​John Adriance 
(November 10, 1816 - December 7, 1903) 

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Marker Text:Faithful soldier, Texas War for Independence. He was in unit of Capt. Jacob Eberly, detailed by Gen. Sam Houston to guard Bell's Landing (East Columbia) until civilians could escape in front of Santa Anna's army. He and 15 others then hurried to rejoin Gen. Houston, only to find Battle of San Jacinto had been won on April 21, 1836. Adriance married Lydia Ann Cook, Watertown, New York, Sept. 24, 1846. Had three children. (1970)

Marker No: 9516

Grave Marker

Geographic: 29.140102, -95.648376

Location: Old Columbia Cemetery, Jackson at 16th Street, West Columbia