Historical Marker
Henry Prentice Redfield, Texas Soldier
Historical marker location:
Giddings, Texas
( Giddings Cemetery)
Marker installed: 1970
(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.