Details for Henry Prentice Redfield
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5287008172
Data
| Marker Number | 8172 |
| Atlas Number | 5287008172 |
| Marker Title | Henry Prentice Redfield |
| Index Entry | Redfield, Henry Prentice |
| Address | 900 W. Austin St. |
| City | Giddings |
| County | Lee |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 697614 |
| UTM Northing | 3340666 |
| Subject Codes | military topics; Mexican Texas; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; U.S.-Mexico War; pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Giddings City Cemetery. Marker in temporary storage Oct. 2024. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Storage |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Texas Soldier Henry Prentice Redfield (May 27, 1819 - February 27, 1900) 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. Recorded - 1970 |