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 |