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Henry Weidner Baylor
Born	c. 1818 Paris, Kentucky, US
Died	August 4, 1853 (aged 34–35) Independence, Texas, US
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service	United States Army
Rank	Captain
Conflicts	Mexican–American War Battle of Monterrey American Indian Wars

Henry Weidner Baylor (c. 1818–1853) was an American medical doctor, soldier, and Texas Ranger. Baylor County, Texas was named for him.

See also

• R. E. B. Baylor
• John R. Baylor
• George W. Baylor

Sources

• Cutrer, Thomas W. (July 25, 2018). "Baylor, Henry Weidner (1818–1853)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved May 28, 2023.

Further reading

• "Obituaries / Another "Ranger" Gone". Texas Ranger and Lone Star. September 3, 1853. p. 2.