Josephus S. Irvine
Josephus Somerville Irvine | |
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| Born | August 25, 1819 Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | May 17, 1876 (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 |
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.