Texas Soldier
Henry Prentice Redfield
(May 27, 1819- February 27, 1900)
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Marker Text: 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. (1970)
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. (1970)
Marker No: 8172
Grave Marker
Geographic: 30.180763,-96.947685
Location: West Highway 290, Giddings