| Marker Number |
9881 |
| Atlas Number |
5161009881 |
| Marker Title |
Captain Richard B. Haley |
| Index Entry |
Haley, Richard B., Captain |
| Address |
|
| City |
Teague |
| County |
Freestone |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
759579 |
| UTM Northing |
3496109 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Teague take FM 80 S about 5 mi. to CR 731, go east about 1 mi. to Salem Cemetery (grave is in middle of cemetery) |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(July 27, 1810 - July 19, 1877) A veteran of 1835 Texas armed resistance to Mexican forces. Participated in the Grass Fight (Nov. 26), and in victory at San Antonio on Dec. 10, 1835. Haley was born in Tennessee. In 1824, he moved to present Shelby County, Texas. For his services as an early colonist and soldier, he was given six land grants. After 1850 he lived in Leon and Freestone counties. Twice married, he had three children. |
