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Black plaque № 21691

Jones Creek, TX, United States

William Joel Bryan. (December 14, 1815 - March 3, 1903) Grandson of Moses Austin, whose dream of Anglo-American colony changed course of Texas history. Came to Texas with his mother and stepfather in 1831; served in Texas army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter, he was instrumental in bu

ilding of deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Durazno" Plantation-- a gift of his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 childre

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