Moses Austin Bryan ​
​(September 25, 1817 - March 16, 1895)

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Marker Text: ​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. (1973)

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Marker No: 8313

Grave Marker

Geographic: 30.328899, -96.360390

Location: Independence Cemetery, from Old Baylor State Park (3 blocks west of FM 50/FM 390 intersection) take CR 60 1.2 mile northwest to cemetery, Independence.