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Henry William Munson

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Jones Creek, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 28° 58' 34.2984", -95° 28' 21.0972"
 
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    (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

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Henry William Munson Historical Marker Location Map, Jones Creek, Texas