Moses Austin Bryan (September 25, 1817 – March 16, 1895) was an early settler of Texas. Moses served as Secretary for his uncle,

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Family

His mother was Emily Austin Perry and his father was James Bryan. Born in

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, Moses moved to Texas several months before his mothers. Moses was named for

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, his grandfather, who had initially obtained permission from Mexico to serve as an

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to settle Texas. His grandmother is

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. His brothers include

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and Guy Morrison Bryan. Stephen Samuel Perry is his

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Residence

Moses did live at

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Service to Texas

Moses fought in the

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Moses traveled with Stephen F. Austin to Mexico where Moses learned and communicated in Spanish. Moses also records an account of the battle and reflects

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into history. By nature of his communication abilities, Moses was part of the diplomacy between Austin and Mexico.

Historic marker

There is an historic marker for Moses Austin Bryan located in Washington County, Texas at the Independence Cemetery.

Civil War service

Moses served at the rank of Major in the Confederate Army.http://www.historicmarkers.com/component/content/article/3658-washington/51058

Death

Bryan died in 1895 and is buried in the Old Independence Cemetery.