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Samuel Wolfenberger

Rockne, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Born in Virginia 1804; came to Texas 1831. Died 1860. Fought under Lt. W. J. Russell at Velasco. Participated in the storming and capture of Bexar. Served with Colonel Robert M. Coleman's Rangers in 1836. His wife, Caroline, born 1806. Died 1873. Erected by the State of Texas 1956

Marker Details

Address Humble Ln.
Location Description Wolfenberger Cemetery, off Humble Ln. (CR 232) on private property. Map dot approximate. See also 1972 marker titled Samuel Wolfenberger (Atlas entry 5021009240)
Marker # 9239
Dedicated 1956
Size, Type Texas War for Independence grave marker (pink granite)
Code Texas Revolution; military topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 30.024142, -97.418343

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