Robert Henry
(March 7, 1801 - October 29, 1865) One of victors in Battle of San Jacinto. Born in Ireland; came to America, 1820, and here to Robertson's Colony, 1832. A staunch Presbyterian, kept true to faith at risk of life. In 1836 War for Texas Independence, he served in 2nd Regt., Infantry, Texas Volunteers. Prominent in public life, he held justice of peace court beneath shade trees. He married Elizabeth Downing, Londonderry, Ire.; had 13 children. Their heirs include noted Texans. Recorded - 1970
30.6850° N, 96.4179° W
Where to Find It
Henry Cemetery, FM 1687 (Sandy Point Rd.), S side 0.3 mi. E of FM 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Pkwy.). Map dot approximate.
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- 2.8 mi E The CW&BV and I&GN Railroads in Bryan Bryan