John Ireland papers, 1888-1901, undated.

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John Ireland papers, 1888-1901, undated.

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The John Ireland Papers range from 1888 to 1901 and do not encompass any of his gubernatorial works. Instead, the materials deal primarily with his land investments in Jones County, Texas, and the execution of his will.

0.45 linear feet (1 document box)

Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8208415

Baylor University Libraries, Moody Memorial Library

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Ireland, John, 1827-1896

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Born to Patrick Ireland and Rachel Newton near Millerstown, Kentucky, John Ireland (1827-1896) moved to Seguin, Texas, after studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1852. In 1857, he married Ann Maria Penn, with whom he had three daughters. A year later, Ireland was elected mayor and became a delegate to the Secession Convention in 1861. In 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate Army as a private and was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Following the Civil War, Ireland was appoin...

Texas. Governor (1883-1887 : Ireland)

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John Ireland served as governor of Texas from January 16, 1883 to January 18, 1887. Ireland was born in Kentucky on January 1, 1827. While in his 20s, he was constable and deputy sheriff of his home county, and he studied law. In 1853 he moved to Seguin, Texas, where he was elected mayor in 1858. After serving in the Secession Convention of 1861, he joined the Confederate army where he rose in rank from private to lieutenant colonel. Ireland was a delegate to the Constitutional Conv...