To Josephus Hornsby
To Josephus Hornsby Mar. 15, 1822 Oct. 21, 1862 Son of Reuben Hornsby; settled here, 1832; Bastrop Ranger, 1837 In Flores Fight, 1839 Battle of Plum Creek, 1840 Brush Fight, 1840; Vasquez and Woll Campaigns, 1842; led fight against Indians from whom he rescued William Bell and Alexander Coleman in Austin, 1842 His wife Eliza Ann Lane Feb. 14, 1830 Sept. 6, 1892 Erected by the State of Texas 1936
30.2559° N, 97.6223° W
Access to this marker is restricted.
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Hornsby Cemetery, off FM 969 on private property. Map dot approximate.
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