This war engaged about 100,000 U.S. troops from all states of the Union with the largest number coming from Texas.  The outcome of the war resulted in the addition of most of the Southwest to the United States, as well s finally establishing the Rio Grande River as Texas' southern border.

HARRIS, John L., died about 1881 in Point, Rains Co., Texas
              (It is said that he liked what he saw when he came through Texas while serving                in the war and so he moved to Texas after the war from Illinois.)
- War with Mexico (1820 - 1871) 
NORTHCUT, James W.  Born Virgina - Died Emory, Rains Co. TX   
                1st Service - M.T. Johnson's Company
                2nd Service - Joseph Smith's Company
               TEXAS MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS
                1846-1848
Buried in 'UNmarked' grave Emory City Cemetery. Tombstone was placed in memory of soldier in Smyrna Cemetery with his wife and family (children and grand - children).
James W. & wife Catherine Watkins NORTHCUT were residents of the Republic of
Texas. Tombstone dedicated by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas - April
2001. Submitted by Joe Ann Northcut McIver
 
 
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