Historical Markers in Texas

Nicholas Wren

History·Smith County·Texas

(1807-1859) 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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