TEXT: In memory of SAMUEL MAY WILLIAMS Born in Providence, R. I. October 4, 1795 Died in Galveston, Texas September 13, 1858 His wife SARAH SCOTT WILLIAMS Born in Kentucky December 7, 1807 Died in Galveston, Texas August 31 1860 Erected by the State of Texas REVERSE Intimate Friend of Stephen F. Austin and Secretary of Austin's Colony Pioneer Banker Bearer of Important Commissions Commercially the Influential Citizen of Texas. Colony, Republic, State Who Served Patriotically and Efficiently Throughout Years of Self-Sacrifice.