Details for Peter Underhay Pridham
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5469004122
Data
| Marker Number | 4122 |
| Atlas Number | 5469004122 |
| Marker Title | Peter Underhay Pridham |
| Index Entry | Pridham, Peter Underhay |
| Address | |
| City | Victoria |
| County | Victoria |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 695009 |
| UTM Northing | 3187666 |
| Subject Codes | county official; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics; English immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Memorial Square, 400 block of N. De Leon |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (1812-July 3, 1853) Born on the Isle of Guernsey, Great Britain; moved to London at an early age. After marriage,he emigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1832. Came to Texas in 1834, and settled on the San Jacinto River. Joined the Texas volunteers and fought in Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. After death of wife, moved to Victoria in 1839; fought in Battle of Plum Creek in 1840; married Matilda Roberts in 1841; and was tax assessor over Victoria County until his death. Recorded - 1973 |