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William ("Bill") Goyens

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Born a slave in South Carolina, 1794; escaped to Texas in 1821. Rendered valuable assistance to the Army of Texas, 1836. Interpreter for the Houston-Forbes Treaty with the Cherokees, 1836. Acquired wealth and was noted for his charity. Died at his home on Goyens' Hill 1856. His skin was black His heart, true blue.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Moved from gravesite to Nacogdoches County Courthouse grounds.
Marker # 9275
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code African American topics; military topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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