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Henry Prentice Redfield, Texas Soldier

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Giddings, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 30° 10' 50.80267999992", -96° 56' 51.67849999992"
 
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     (May 27, 1819 - February 27, 1900) Born Derry , N. H.; came to Texas, 1831. Joined army, 1835. Fought at Battle of Gonzales, 1835; Siege of Bexar, 1835; San Jacinto, 1836 (all in Texas Revolution). Fought in Indian wars: wounded at Battle of Plum Creek in 1840. In Battle of Salado Creek, 1842. In Mexican War he joined 1st Texas Cavalry, 1846-47. Fought at both Resaca de la Palma and the Siege of Monterrey. Married (first) Sarah Card and (second) Julia Kersting.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Henry Prentice Redfield, Texas Soldier Historical Marker Location Map, Giddings, Texas