Henry Prentice Redfield
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
30.1814° N, 96.9476° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as in storage, so it may not be standing at this location.
Where to Find It
Giddings City Cemetery. Marker in temporary storage Oct. 2024.
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