Joseph Christmas Ives

Joseph Christmas Ives
Born(1829-12-25)December 25, 1829
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 12, 1868(1868-11-12) (aged 38)
New York City, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Confederate States of America
BranchUnited States Army
 Confederate States Army
Service years1852–1861 (USA)
1861–1865 (CSA)
Rank First Lieutenant (USA)
Colonel (CSA)
UnitTopographical Engineers
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
SpouseCora Semmes Ives
ChildrenEugene S. Ives
Other workBotanist, explorer

Joseph Christmas Ives (25 December 1829 – 12 November 1868) was an American soldier, botanist, and an explorer of the Colorado River in 1858.

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