Henry Prentice Redfield
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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
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