Moses Austin Bryan
Moses Austin Bryan was an early settler of Texas. Moses served as Secretary for his uncle, Stephen F. Austin.
Family
His mother was Emily Austin Perry, and his father was James Bryan. Born in Herculaneum, Missouri, Moses moved to Texas several months before his mother and stepfather. Moses was named for Moses Austin, his grandfather, who had initially obtained permission from Mexico to serve as an empresario to settle Texas. His grandmother is Mary Brown Austin.His brothers include William Joel Bryan and Guy Morrison Bryan. Stephen Samuel Perry is his half brother.
Residence
Moses did live at Peach Point Plantation.Service to Texas
Moses fought in the Battle of San JacintoMoses traveled with Stephen F. Austin to Mexico, where Moses learned and communicated in Spanish. Moses also records an account of the battle and reflects Sam Houston into history. By nature of his communication abilities, Moses was part of the diplomacy between Austin and Mexico.