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Pier, James Bradford (1813-1888)
Pier, James Bradford
Obituary
1888
James Bradford Pier, the son of Dr. Ira and Sarah A. (Bradford) Pier, was born in Circleville, Ohio on the 23rd day of November, 1813. Mr. Pier came to Texas in 1835 with his wife, Lucy (Merry) and settled near the site of the early Texas town of Travis, in Austin County. James B. Pier was a merchant and druggist in Velasco, Texas, prior to moving to Travis.
Pier served as a member of the Texas Army during the war for independence. He was detailed as a rear guard at the camp opposite Harrisburg during the Battle of San Jacinto. In later years, he was a farmer, stock raiser, teacher, and merchant. He served as Justice of the Peace of Austin County and was the first postmaster of the Travis community. The State of Texas erected a monument to his memory at the intersection of Travis Street or old SH 36 and Nelsonville Road, in Austin County. |
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Pier
James Bradford
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