Details for Robert Henry

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5041008684

Data

Marker Number 8684
Atlas Number 5041008684
Marker Title Robert Henry
Index Entry Henry, Robert
Address FM 1687
City Bryan
County Brazos
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 747349
UTM Northing 3397541
Subject Codes Irish immigrants; Texas Revolution; pioneers; county officials
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Henry Cemetery, FM 1687 (Sandy Point Rd.), S side 0.3 mi. E of FM 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Pkwy.). Map dot approximate.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (March 7, 1801 - October 29, 1865) One of victors in Battle of San Jacinto. Born in Ireland; came to America, 1820, and here to Robertson's Colony, 1832. A staunch Presbyterian, kept true to faith at risk of life. In 1836 War for Texas Independence, he served in 2nd Regt., Infantry, Texas Volunteers. Prominent in public life, he held justice of peace court beneath shade trees. He married Elizabeth Downing, Londonderry, Ire.; had 13 children. Their heirs include noted Texans. Recorded - 1970

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