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. |