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Captain Richard B. Haley

Teague, Freestone County

Marker Text

(July 27, 1810 - July 19, 1877) A veteran of 1835 Texas armed resistance to Mexican forces. Participated in the Grass Fight (Nov. 26), and in victory at San Antonio on Dec. 10, 1835. Haley was born in Tennessee. In 1824, he moved to present Shelby County, Texas. For his services as an early colonist and soldier, he was given six land grants. After 1850 he lived in Leon and Freestone counties. Twice married, he had three children.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Teague take FM 80 S about 5 mi. to CR 731, go east about 1 mi. to Salem Cemetery (grave is in middle of cemetery)
Marker # 9881
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.570801, -96.264972

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