Henry William Munson
(January 15, 1793 - October 6, 1833) Heroic early Texas soldier. Fought in Battle of the Medina, near San Antonio, 1813. Returned East afterward, but moved to Texas as a colonist in 1824. Fought on behalf of Mexico to quell Fredonian Rebellion, 1827; but against Santa Anna's agents in 1832 Battle of Velasco. Munson married Ann Pearce. In their family of 8 children was a son, Mordello, named for the Mexican officer who saved life of H. W. Munson at the Medina. Recorded - 1970
28.9766° N, 95.4729° W
Where to Find It
Gulf Prairie Cemetery; off SH 36 on Gulf Prairie Rd. at Gulf Prairie Cemetery
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N William Joel Bryan Jones Creek
- <0.1 mi N Major James Peckham Caldwell Jones Creek
- <0.1 mi N Emily Margaret Brown Austin Bryan Perry Jones Creek
- <0.1 mi N James Franklin Perry Jones Creek
- <0.1 mi S Gulf Prairie Cemetery Jones Creek
- <0.1 mi S Gulf Prairie Cemetery Jones Creek