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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.
Haley, Captain Richard B. is a historical marker in Teague, Freestone County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 57 historical markers documented in Freestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 145 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5725, -96.2650 near Teague. The nearest cataloged historic site is Salem Cemetery #1 (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Salem Predestinarian Baptist Church and Cemetery, Kendrick Cemetery, and Union Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5161009881. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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