Henry Karnes

Deceased Person

1812 – 1840

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Who was Henry Karnes?

Henry Wax Karnes was notable as a soldier and figure of the Texas Revolution, as well as the commander of General Sam Houston's "Spy Squad" at the Battle of San Jacinto.

Both Karnes County and Karnes City, its county seat, are named after him.

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Born
Sep 8, 1812
Tennessee
Lived in
  • San Antonio
Died
Aug 16, 1840

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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