John Roberson Diamond | |
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Born | May 14, 1820 DeKalb County, Georgia, US |
Died | January 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]