William Mosby Eastland

b. 20 March 1808, d. 25 March 1843
  • William Mosby Eastland was born on 20 March 1808 in Woodford County, Kentucky.
  • William Mosby Eastland died on 25 March 1843 at age 35 in Salado, Guerrero, Mexico.
  • Commander of a company during the Mier Expedition, William Mosby Eastland was the first of the Texans to draw a black bean. For additional biographical and historical information, see The Texas Handbook Online.
  • He was interred at Monument Hill State Park, LaGrange, Fayette County, Texas.
  • Last Edited: 2 Apr 2011