Ira Westover | |
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| Birth name | Ira J. Westover |
| Born | c. 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 (c. 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]
Ira Westover was born in Massachusetts.
Westover was recognized for his talent, as he led a successful battle in the Battle of Lipantitlán. Although he died in the Goliad Massacre along with his adopted son.
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Ira Westover | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ira J. Westover |
| Born | c. 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 (c. 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]
Ira Westover was born in Massachusetts.
Westover was recognized for his talent, as he led a successful battle in the Battle of Lipantitlán. Although he died in the Goliad Massacre along with his adopted son.
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- ^ "Ira J. Westover". Handbook of Texas. Archived from the original on June 17, 2010.