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William S. Stilwell

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

A private in Captain Isaac N. Moreland's company of Artillery at San Jacinto. Appointed captain, December 26, 1836. Born in New York 1809; died in Houston September 12, 1837 "Died in this city, on the 12th inst., suddenly, Captain William S. Stilwell, late of the Texian army. The New Orleans and New York papers are requested to notice this." Texas Telegraph

Marker Details

Address 1217 W. Dallas Ave.
Location Description Founders Memorial Park, 1217 W. Dallas Ave.
Marker # 10783
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.756091, -95.37957

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