Major Isaac N. Moreland
Houston, Harris County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Born in Georgia. Came to Texas in 1834. Storming of Bexar, 1835. Commanded the artillery at San Jacinto. Made major, July 20, 1836. Law partner of David G. Burnet, 1837. died June 7, 1840 while Chief Justice of Harris County. buried under the auspices of the Masons and the Independent Military Companies of Houston.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Isaac N. Moreland came to Texas from Georgia in 1834, in time to fight in the storming of Bexar and to command the artillery at San Jacinto, the battle that won Texas its independence in 1836. Promoted to major that summer, he went on to practice law with interim president David G. Burnet and served as chief justice of Harris County until his death in 1840. Houston's Masons and military companies buried him with honors.
Why it matters
Moreland embodies the soldier-statesmen of the Texas Revolution who fought for independence and then stayed to build the young republic's courts and institutions.
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Related people
- · Isaac N. Moreland
- · David G. Burnet
Related events
- · Battle of San Jacinto
- · Storming of Bexar
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