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Texas State Historical Survey Committee William Joel Bryan, (December 14, 1815 – March 13, 1903) Grandson of Mosaes 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 1836. A highly successful planter. He was instrumental in building a deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas is named after him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at “Durazno” Plantation – a gift of his Uncle Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 children. Recorded 1878 (photo courtesy Cindy Guthrie) |
William Joel Bryan (December 14, 1815 - March 13, 1903) |
William Joel Bryan A Giant Oak has fallen.BORN Dec. 14, 1815At Herculanium, Jefferson Co., Missouri DIED March 13, 1903 At Durazno, Brazoria Co., Texas (photo courtesy Cindy Guthrie)
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John Hicks presentation on "The Runaway Scrape" at meeting on January 25th 2012 at CJ's BBQ in Bryan Texas. |
John Hicks answers questions and comments to members in attendance on his presentation on "The Runaway Scrape" at meeting on January 25th 2012 at CJ's BBQ in Bryan Texas. |
New member Doug Hicks at meeting on January 25th 2012 at CJ's BBQ in Bryan Texas. Pictured, left to right, John Hicks, new member Doug Hicks, and George Nelson, WJB Chapter President. |
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Members in attendance at the November 16th 2011 chapter meeting at CJ's BBQ in Bryan Texas. |
C. Roland Hayden, PhD presentation on his ancestor Caleb Wallace, one of Stephen F. Austin's "Original 300" at meeting on November 16th 2011. (photo showing details of Grimes County Land Grants) |
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C. Roland Hayden, PhD presentation on his ancestor Caleb Wallace, one of Stephen F. Austin's "Original 300" at meeting on November 16th 2011. (photo shows Texas as it existed during the period of the Republic) |
C. Roland Hayden, PhD presentation on his ancestor Caleb Wallace, one of Stephen F. Austin's "Original 300" at meeting on November 16th 2011. (photo highlights the original part of Texas' earliest migration) |
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Member Clay Hanks presentation about his ancestor, one of the "Gonzales Imortal 32". Meeting on September 28, 2011 at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. |
Chapter Secretary Mervin Peters (right) presents Clay Hanks with a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation on the "Imortal 32: Men and boys who answered the plea from the Alamo". Meeting on September 28th 2011at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. |
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Chapter Secretary Mervin Peters welcomes new member Fain McDougal (left) to the William Joel Bryan Chapter of The SRT on September 28, 2011. |
Twenty-two members of the chapter in attendance at the September 28, 2011 meeting at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. |
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SRT President General Sam Clark addressing members at the April 27, 2011 meeting at C&J's BBQ in Bryan,TX.
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New members being sworn in on April 27, 2011 at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. Pictured, left to right, SRT President General Sam Clark, Bookman Peters, Andy Adams, and Blair Fannin
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WJ Bryan SRT Chapter President George Nelson being "TRUE TO TEXAS!"
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SRT 2nd VP Tom Houston recognizing Bob Schuhmann as District Representative of the year. Meeting on April 27, 2011 at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. |
SRT President General Sam Clark presenting overview of SRT programs and resources. Meeting on April 27, 2011 at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. |
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Meeting attendance on February 23, 2011 at C&J's BBQ in Bryan TX. The meeting was held on the 175th anniversary of the start of the Seige of The Alamo.
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President George Nelson presiding over the February 23, 2011 meeting at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX.
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Awards Banquet at the Annual Meeting of SRT in Galveston, April 1-3, 2011. Pictured, left to right, David Hanover, SRT First Vice President General; George Nelson, WJB Chapter President; Charlie Briggs, WJB Chapter Treasurer and Past SRT President General; Sam Clark, SRT President General; and Mervin Peters, WJB Chapter Secretary. |
Brazos County Commissioners Court signing of Proclamation declaring the week of March 2, 2011 as Texas Independence Week in Brazos County in recognition of the 175th Anniversary of Texas Declaration of Independence.
Pictured, left to right, Timothy Bryan, George Nelson, Travis Bryan, Judge Duane Peters, Mervin Peters and Charles Briggs, III, all members of the William Joel Bryan Chapter #14 of The Sons of the Republic of Texas.
