Ira Westover

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]

Ira Westover
Birth nameIra J. Westover
Born1795 (1795)
Massachusetts
DiedMarch 27, 1836 (aged 4041)
Goliad, Texas
AllegianceRepublic of Texas
Service/branchTexian Army
Years of service1835-1836
RankCaptain
Battles/warsBattle of Lipantitlán
Other workGoliad Massacre

Early life

Ira Westover was born in Massachusetts.

Texas Revolution

References

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