Coryell, Robert G. (Robert Gilder), 1874-1916

Businessman, civic leader. Born in 1874 in Galveston, Texas. Established the San Saba Lumber Company (1904), and served as president of the San Saba Realty Company. Active in developing additions to San Saba, Texas, and founding the town of Algerita, Texas (1911). Also associated with San Saba Cotton Oil and Gin Company, Farmer's Gin, Brown and Coryell Livestock Company, San Saba Horse Racing Committee, and the San Saba Railroad Committee. Served as the president of the Texas Lumberman's Association and as Mayor of San Saba (1913-1916). Died in 1916 in San Saba, Texas.

From the description of Papers, 1833-1939, 1901-1936. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 23593090