Details for William Tennant Austin
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167009927
Data
| Marker Number | 9927 |
| Atlas Number | 5167009927 |
| Marker Title | William Tennant Austin |
| Index Entry | Austin, William Tennant |
| Address | 3015 57th St. |
| City | Galveston |
| County | Galveston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 322613 |
| UTM Northing | 3239583 |
| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Lakeview Cemetery |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | (January 30, 1809 - February 25, 1874) Born in Connecticut. Moved to Texas in 1829. Took part in Texas Revolution, participating in Siege of Bexar, 1835. Served as aide to Stephen F. Austin, "The Father of Texas" (a distant relative), Gens. Edward Burleson and Sam Houston. Commander at Port of Velasco. Was elected clerk of Brazoria County, 1837. Later collector of customs at Velasco. In 1854 moved to Galveston, becoming commission merchant, cotton factor. Officer under Confederacy, Civil War (1861-65). Recorded - 1971 |