Samuel Highsmith (1804–1849) was a Texian veteran of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican War and a Texas Ranger.[1] Of his seven children, two became noted Confederate officers: Henry Albert and Malcijah Benjamin Highsmith.[1]

Samuel Highsmith
Born1804
Boone County, Kentucky, US
DiedJanuary 10, 1849 (aged 44–45)
San Antonio, Texas, US
Allegiance Republic of Texas
United States
RankCaptain
Wars

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  1. ^ a b Cutrer 2019.

Sources

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  • Cutrer, Thomas W. (October 30, 2019). "Highsmith, Samuel (1804–1849)". Handbook of Texas (online ed.). Texas State Historical Association.

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