Josephus S. Irvine
Confederate major (1819–1876) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Josephus Somerville Irvine (1819-1876) was a Confederate Major who participated in the Texas Revolution and the American Civil War and was known for commanding Company C of James Liken's Battalion and went on to participate across several battles in the South.
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Josephus Somerville Irvine | |
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Born | (1819-08-25)August 25, 1819 Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States |
Died | May 17, 1876(1876-05-17) (aged 56) Newton, Texas, United States |
Buried | McFarland-Wilson Cemetery, Bleakwood, Texas, United States |
Allegiance | Republic of Texas Confederate States |
Branch | Army of the Republic of Texas Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1835–1836 1861–1864 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 11th Texas Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Texas Revolution
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Spouse(s) |
Nancy McMahon (m. 1836–1876) |
Children | 7 |
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