Near South Purmela in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Raney Bertrand

(1831-1907)

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

1. John Raney Bertrand Marker

Inscription. John Raney Bertrand was born in Brazoria County, the son of French immigrants who came to Texas before the Texas Revolution. He was a partner in a mercantile business in Washington County for several years before leaving to join the Confederate Army in the Civil War. In 1869 he married Mary Frances Cayce, and moved to Coryell County in 1875, settling on 312 acres. He built a log cabin for his family of eight children, raised live stock and farmed the land. Recorded - 1996

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 381.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 31° 27.612′ N, 97° 58.518′ W. Marker is near South Purmela, Texas, in Coryell County. Marker can be reached from Farm to Market Road 183, 0.7 miles south of U.S. 84, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located in the southeast section of the Smith Cemetery laying flat on the ground by his grave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 771 FM183, Evant TX 76525, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Smith Cemetery Memorial (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Purmela Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pearl Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away); Pearl School (approx. 4.8 miles away); Pearl Methodist Church (approx. 5 miles away); Pearl Church of Christ (approx. 5 miles away); Pearl Baptist Church (approx. 5 miles away); Bethel Heights Baptist Church (approx. 6.6 miles away).

The John Raney Bertrand Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 2, 2023

2. The John Raney Bertrand Gravestone and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.