George Bernard Erath, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Bernard Erath

member of both the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1813

Place of Birth: Vienna, Austria

Date of Death: 13-May-1891

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States, Austria

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

George Bernard Erath (January 1, 1813–May 13, 1891) served in both the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate. Born in Vienna, Austria, he was a Texas pioneer and soldier who fought in the Texas Revolution, subsequently supporting the Republic's annexation to the United States. As a surveyor, he drew up the original street grids for the Texas cities of Waco, Caldwell, and Stephenville.
He was a charter member of historic Waco Masonic Lodge #92. Erath County, Texas, is named for him.