General Richard Harrison (1821 - 1876)
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Marker Text: One of a trio of brothers-- great grand-nephews of U.S. President W.M. Henry Harrison-- who all gained rank of general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Richard Harrison was a physician and statesman prior to army service. Won his general's commission in Jan. 1865 in Mississippi.
Moved to Texas, 1866, settling near older brother. Gen. Jas. E. and younger brother, Gen. Thos. Harrison practiced medicine, farmed, helped rebuild Texas economy, was a church leader. A trustee of Waco University, a forebear of Baylor University. (1965) Marker No: 2139
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 31.695099, -97.101151
Location: 100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco
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