Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
David Ayers
(August 10, 1793-October 25, 1881)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 16, 2018
1. David Ayers Marker
Inscription.
David Ayers. (August 10, 1793-October 25, 1881). A veteran of the War of 18 12, David Ayers brought his family to Texas in 1833. On behalf of the American Bible Society, they distributed bibles to new settlers. Settling first in San Patricio, Ayers moved to Washington County, where he became a friend to many leaders of the Texas Revolution. When William B. Travis went to the Alamo, he left his son, Charles, in Ayers' care. During the Runaway Scrape Ayers led many families to safety. In 1847 he moved his family to Galveston, where he became a successful business, civic, and religious leader.
A veteran of the War of 1812, David Ayers brought his family to Texas in 1833. On behalf of the American Bible Society, they distributed bibles to new settlers. Settling first in San Patricio, Ayers moved to Washington County, where he became a friend to many leaders of the Texas Revolution. When William B. Travis went to the Alamo, he left his son, Charles, in Ayers' care. During the Runaway Scrape Ayers led many families to safety. In 1847 he moved his family to Galveston, where he became a successful business, civic, and religious leader.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9.)
Location. 29° 17.666′ N, 94° 48.733′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker can be reached from Avenue K west of 40th Street. Marker is located in Galveston's Old City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4002 Avenue K, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wilbur Cherry (a few steps from this marker); Bernard Moore Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Warren D. C. Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
