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Josephus S. Irvine

Newton, Newton County

Marker Text

Star and Wreath Josephus S. Irvine, born August 25, 1819. Came to Texas in 1830. Soldier in the Battle of San Jacinto. Major in Spaight's Eleventh Texas Regiment, C.S.A. Chaplain of the Grand Lodge AF & AM, 1860. Died May 19, 1876. Erected by the State of Texas 1962

Marker Details

Address CR 4002
Location Description Wilson's Chapel Cemetery on private land 5 mi S of Newton
Marker # 11118
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Texas War of Independence grave marker (pink granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; Civil War; military topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 30.801083, -93.750452

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