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George W. Stidham

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American military officer (1818–1888)
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George W. Stidham
Born(1818-09-08)September 8, 1818
Lexington County, South Carolina, US
DiedDecember 26, 1888(1888-12-26) (aged 70)
Smith County, Texas, US
AllegianceConfederate States of America Confederate States of America
BranchTexas State Forces
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit1st Cavalry Regiment
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War

George W. Stidham (September 8, 1818 – December 26, 1888) was an American farmer and Confederate States Army officer. He was born in Lexington County, South Carolina, to Zachariah and Jane Stidham. In c. 1839, he married Martha George of Georgia, having eight children together. He moved to Smith County, Texas, owning a farm there by 1860. In 1863, he enlisted as a lieutenant colonel in the 1st Texas State Cavalry Regiment. He later served as a private under James G. Bourland. He died on December 26, 1888, in Smith County, and was buried in Swan.

References

  1. Association, Texas State Historical. "Stidham, George W." Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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