Captain Richard B. Haley
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 31° 34.349 W 096° 15.912
14R E 759552 N 3496294
Texas Historical Marker in Salem Cemetery at the final resting place of Captain Richard B. Haley, noting his service to the Republic of Texas as both citizen and soldier. The cemetery is south of Teague in rural Freestone County.
Waymark Code: WM14E79
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Marker Number: 9881

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(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.

Recorded - 1971
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