Ira Westover

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Ira Westover
Birth nameIra J. Westover
Born1795 (1795)
Massachusetts
DiedMarch 27, 1836 (aged 40–41)
Goliad, Texas
AllegianceRepublic of Texas
Service/branchTexian Army
Years of service1835-1836
RankCaptain
Battles/warsBattle of Lipantitlán
Other workGoliad 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[]

Death[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ira J. Westover". Handbook of Texas. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.
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