Wiley Parker Grubb (May 19, 1846-January 22, 1908)
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Marker Text: Wiley Parker Grubb, the son of Jacob N. and Mary Ann (Wiley) Grubb, was born in Walker County, Texas. He joined the Texas Rangers in 1863 and in 1865 was wounded at the battle of Dove Creek near present day San Angelo. He married Georgia Hester in 1872. In 1874 he bought land here in Coryell County from his father where he ranched and became a prominent landowner. Approximately 2 acres surrounding Grubb's grave site were deeded as a public cemetery in 1937. (1993)
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Marker No: 2292
Grave Marker
Geographic: 31.551468,-97.978905
Location: From Ireland, take CR 182 south 1.4 miles to Wiley P. Grubb Cemetery.