Ira Westover
Ira Westover | |
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| Birth name | Ira J. Westover |
| Born | c. 1795 |
| Died | March 27, 1836 (aged 40–41) |
| Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
| Branch | Texian Army |
| Service years | 1835-1836 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Conflicts | 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.