1795-1861 One of "Old 300" of Stephen F. Austin's first colony; from Pennsylvania. Took part in 1836 war for Texas Independence. He made and lost several stakes. In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan. Amassed wealth as army beef contractor. Gave 100 acres and town square for Burnet County seat. To build a college here, he willed $23,500 and 6,359 acres of land to Burnet. The will was broken; city got a 2-acre site for a public school. It is said "he never refused to help when he observed its need." (1970)
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