Manuel Becerra (settler)
Manuel Becerra (1762 – c. 1849) was a
civil judge or syndic) in Martín De León's Guadalupe colony and helped negotiate a treaty with the Karankawa tribe. In 1832, Becerra received a land grant of 8,856 acres (35.84 km2) from the Mexican Government in what is now Refugio County.[1][2]
Historical Marker
There is a
Presidio La Bahia 1.5 mi (2.4 km) south of Goliad, Texas.[1] The marker was commissioned and placed by his descendant Estella Zermeño.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Historical Markers Guide: Goliad County: Manuel Becerra". Texas Settlement Region. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008.
- ^ a b "Goliad couple helps preserve Tejano history". Victoria Advocate. March 25, 2012. Retrieved July 29, 2017.