Nicholas Wren 1807-1859

Nicholas Wren 1807-1859 (HM1O03)

Location: Tyler, TX 75708 Smith County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 27.991', W 95° 13.021'

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Came to Texas, 1833. Became a
soldier in the Texas army, 1836.
Was commissioned Lieutenant of
Rangers by Sam Houston, President
of Texas.
Fought for Texas during the
Vasquez and Woll invasions. Had
horse shot from under him in
Battle of the Hondo.
Resided in Smith County at its
organization, 1846. His wife Mariah
was a charter member of Harris
Creek Baptist Church. Wren died
here in Mount Carmel community
August 28, 1859.
Incise on back: Erected by grandsons of Nicholas Wren
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HM NumberHM1O03
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Year Placed1968
Placed ByGrandsons of Nicholas Wren
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at 9:01am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 291635 N 3594312
Decimal Degrees32.46651667, -95.21701667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 27.991', W 95° 13.021'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 27' 59.46" N, 95° 13' 1.26" W
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Area Code(s)903
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 13720-13728 County Rd 336, Tyler TX 75708, US
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