A native of Tennessee, Joseph W. Earnest (1844-1920) migrated to Hays County with his parents in 1854. He was a veteran of the Texas Rangers and Confederate Army. A merchant and cattleman, Earnest married Cevilia Cock (1850-1931) in 1870. He hired local builder Charles Sinz (1846-1903) to construct this Victorian residence in 1892. The Earnests' niece Mary Cock (1890-1976) grew up in this house. Later she and her husband Irvin Rylander (1822-1968) became the owners. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Joseph W. Earnest Home Historical Marker Location Map, San Marcos, Texas
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