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John Roberson Diamond

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John Roberson Diamond
BornMay 14, 1820
DeKalb County, Georgia, US
DiedJanuary 9, 1880 (aged 59)
Grayson County, Texas, US
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch Confederate States Army
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Battles

John Roberson Diamond (May 14, 1820 – January 9, 1880) was a Confederate cavalry officer, rising to become lieutenant colonel in James G. Bourland's "Border Regiment", which was tasked with protecting the northern border of Texas during the American Civil War.[1] He was also an active Freemason and Odd Fellow in Grayson County, Texas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hamilton 2011.

Sources

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  • Hamilton, Matthew K. (April 11, 2011). "Diamond, John Roberson (1820–1880)". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 8, 2023.

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