Details for Henry Davis Pearce

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5081012505

Data

Marker Number 12505
Atlas Number 5081012505
Marker Title Henry Davis Pearce
Index Entry Pearce, Henry Davis
Address
City Robert Lee
County Coke
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 260553
UTM Northing 3529972
Subject Codes Civil War; military topics
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Robert Lee Cemetery, on SH 158 at east city limits
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (June 4, 1845 - December 8, 1911) Born in Illinois. Came to Texas 1856. Joined Confederate army in New Orleans, 1861; fought in Siege of Vicksburg (1863), in Battle of Mansfield (1864), and at Pleasant Hill, La., where he was captured. Exchanged at Blair's Landing, he served to end of war. He wrote history of Confederate veterans. Married Sarah Elizabeth Pride. Had eight children. Pioneered and helped organize Runnels County. He moved to Robert Lee, Coke County, in 1906. Recorded - 1970

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