Robert Henry
Bryan, Brazos County, Texas
Marker Inscription
(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
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Born in Ireland in 1801, Robert Henry came to America in 1820 and to Robertson's Colony in Texas in 1832. In the 1836 war for independence he served with the 2nd Regiment of Texas Volunteer Infantry and was among the victors at San Jacinto. A staunch Presbyterian who prized his faith and a prominent figure in public life, he held a justice-of-the-peace court in the shade of trees and raised thirteen children whose descendants became noted Texans.
Why it matters
Henry represents the Irish immigrants who cast their lot with the Texas Revolution, then stayed to plant the civic and religious institutions of the new republic.
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Related people
- · Robert Henry
- · Elizabeth Downing
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- · Battle of San Jacinto
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