Henry Davis Pearce
(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
31.8972° N, 100.4743° W
Where to Find It
Robert Lee Cemetery, on SH 158 at east city limits
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NE Cary Allen Gates Robert Lee
- 0.1 mi E Locklin Bartholomew Murray Robert Lee
- 0.1 mi NW Robert Lee Cemetery Robert Lee
- 0.7 mi W First Methodist Church of Robert Lee Robert Lee
- 0.7 mi SW Fence-Cutting War Robert Lee
- 0.7 mi W Hayrick Lodge 696, A.F. & A.M. Robert Lee