Ira Westover
Ira Westover | |
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| Birth name | Ira J. Westover |
| Born | 1795 Massachusetts |
| Died | March 27, 1836 (aged 40–41) Goliad, Texas |
| Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
| Service/ | Texian Army |
| Years of service | 1835-1836 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Lipantitlán |
| Other work | Goliad Massacre |
Ira J. Westover (1795 – March 27, 1836) was an officer in the Texian Army who served in the Texas Revolution, leading a force of Texian riflemen during the Battle of Lipantitlán. He and his adopted son were killed in the Goliad Massacre.[1]
Early life[]
Ira Westover was born in Massachusetts.
Texas Revolution[]
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References[]
- ^ "Ira J. Westover". Handbook of Texas. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.
Categories:
- 1795 births
- 1836 deaths
- Army of the Republic of Texas officers
- Military personnel killed in action
- People who died in the Goliad Massacre