John Salmon Ford
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John Salmon Ford (May 26, 1815 – November 3, 1897), better known as John "Rip" Ford, was member of the Republic of Texas Congress and later of the State Senate, Texas Ranger, Confederate officer, and journalist. He commanded the Confederate forces in the last battle of the American Civil War, the Battle of Palmito Ranch on May 12-13, 1865. It was a Confederate victory, but it occurred after the surrender of all Texas armies and so had no effect on the outcome of the war. It is considered the last major confrontation of the Civil War.
Rip Ford was an integral part of the creation of the Cavalry of the West in June 1864. This cavalry was created to protect Texan interestes along the Rio Grande from Union troops who had managed to shut off trade along that part of the country.
[edit] External links
- John Salmon Ford from the Handbook of Texas Online.
- Entry about John Salmon Ford from the Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas published 1880, hosted by the Portal to Texas History.
- Short transcriptions about the men that joined the Cavalry of the West
- Chapter about the Cavalry of the West
| Preceded by Edward Burleson |
Texas State Senator from District 21 1852–1853 |
Succeeded by Elliott McNeil Millican |
| Preceded by Joseph E. Dwyer |
Texas State Senator from District 29 1876–1879 |
Succeeded by Stephen Powers |
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