Black plaque № 21431

Nacogdoches, TX, United States

William ("Bill") Goyens. Born a slave in South Carolina, 1794; escaped to Texas in 1821. Rendered valuable assistance to the Army of Texas, 1836. Interpreter for the Houston-Forbes Treaty with the Cherokees, 1836. Acquired wealth and was noted for his charity. Died at his home on Goyens' Hill 1856.

His skin was black His heart, true blue. #9275

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