Details for John Adriance
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009516
Data
| Marker Number | 9516 |
| Atlas Number | 5039009516 |
| Marker Title | John Adriance |
| Index Entry | Adriance, John |
| Address | |
| City | West Columbia |
| County | Brazoria |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 242410 |
| UTM Northing | 3226505 |
| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Old Columbia Cemetery, Jackson at 16th St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (November 10, 1816 - December 7, 1903) 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. |