Details for William C. Hays

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5401011002

Data

Marker Number 11002
Atlas Number 5401011002
Marker Title William C. Hays
Index Entry Hays, William C.
Address
City Minden
County Rusk
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 339534
UTM Northing 3542720
Subject Codes Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Marker Year 1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Maple Grove Cemetery on CR 3141 D
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (April 24, 1806 - December 20, 1893) Enlisted in cause of Texas independence in Kentucky, Dec. 18, 1835. Fought in victory at San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. Received land grants as service pay, and brought family to Texas to live. Here he aided Gen. Sam Houston in treating with Chief Bowles at Shawnee village; was a charter member and elder in Maple Grove Presbyterian Church, and an early Worshipful Master, Mt. Enterprise Masonic Lodge. Five of his sons fought for Confederacy in 1860s.

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