Ira Westover
| Ira Westover | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ira J. Westover |
| Born |
1795 Massachusetts |
| Died |
March 27, 1836 Goliad, Texas |
| Allegiance |
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| 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.
References
- ↑ "Ira J. Westover". Handbook of Texas. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.
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