Daniel McKerns

Serg. Co. H3 U.S. Inf.
1818-1845

Encamped with Zachary Taylor in Corpus Christi in 1845.
Died September 12, 1845 in the Dayton explosion.

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

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1. Corpus Christi History by Murphy Givens
          Corpus Christi Caller-Times (February 7, 2001)
    
2. Article of reference in The Handbook of Texas Online
    
3. "Dayton veteran's forgotten sacrifice finally is honored"
          Corpus Christi Caller-Times  (September 15, 2002). Available on microfilm.