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[[File:Dr. 'Jack' Shackelford.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Dr. Jack Shackelford, circa 1845-1850.]] |
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| office = Member of [[Alabama Senate|Alabama State Senate]] |
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| termstart = 1822 |
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| termend = 1824 |
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| birth_place = [[Richmond, Virginia]] |
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| birth_date = March 20, 1790 |
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| death_date = January 22, 1857 (aged 66) |
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| death_place = [[Courtland, Alabama]] |
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| branch = [[Texian Army]] |
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| unit = [[Red Rovers]] |
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| battles = [[Texas Revolution]] |
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| image = Dr. 'Jack' Shackelford.jpg |
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| rank = [[Captain (armed forces)|Captain]] |
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| serviceyears = 1835-1836 |
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'''Jack Shackelford''' (March 20, 1790 – January 22, 1857) was an American doctor, politician and soldier. He raised and led a unit in [[Courtland, Alabama]] called the [[Red Rovers]] or the Alabama Red Rovers to fight in the [[Texas Revolution]]. He was one of the few survivors of the [[Goliad massacre]].<ref name=Handbook>{{cite web |url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fsh01 |title=Shackelford, Jack |publisher=[[Handbook of Texas]] |accessdate=May 1, 2014}}</ref> |
'''Jack Shackelford''' (March 20, 1790 – January 22, 1857) was an American doctor, politician and soldier. He raised and led a unit in [[Courtland, Alabama]] called the [[Red Rovers]] or the Alabama Red Rovers to fight in the [[Texas Revolution]]. He was one of the few survivors of the [[Goliad massacre]].<ref name=Handbook>{{cite web |url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fsh01 |title=Shackelford, Jack |publisher=[[Handbook of Texas]] |accessdate=May 1, 2014}}</ref> |
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In 1835, Dr. Jack Shackelford raised a company to fight against the Mexicans in the Texas Revolution. Nearly 70 strong, it included his oldest son, Fortunatus; two nephews; and almost half the men of Courtland.<ref name=Marker/> They came to be called the Red Rovers because of the color of their jeans<ref name=Handbook/> or uniforms.<ref name=Marker/> Under the command of Colonel [[James Fannin]], they fought in the [[Battle of Coleto]] on March 19–20, 1836. The Texians were defeated and forced to surrender. Most of the prisoners, including Fannin and Fortunatus Shackelford, were executed in the infamous Goliad massacre, but Jack Shackelford and several other doctors were spared to care for the Mexican wounded. During the Mexicans' retreat after their defeat at the [[Battle of San Jacinto]], Shackelford and Dr. Joseph Henry Barnard managed to escape.<ref name=Handbook/><ref name=Marker/> Shackelford was honorably discharged and returned home to Alabama. He wrote of his war experiences in a [[memoir]] entitled "Some Few Notes upon a Part of the Texas War".<ref name=Handbook/> |
In 1835, Dr. Jack Shackelford raised a company to fight against the Mexicans in the Texas Revolution. Nearly 70 strong, it included his oldest son, Fortunatus; two nephews; and almost half the men of Courtland.<ref name=Marker/> They came to be called the Red Rovers because of the color of their jeans<ref name=Handbook/> or uniforms.<ref name=Marker/> Under the command of Colonel [[James Fannin]], they fought in the [[Battle of Coleto]] on March 19–20, 1836. The Texians were defeated and forced to surrender. Most of the prisoners, including Fannin and Fortunatus Shackelford, were executed in the infamous Goliad massacre, but Jack Shackelford and several other doctors were spared to care for the Mexican wounded. During the Mexicans' retreat after their defeat at the [[Battle of San Jacinto]], Shackelford and Dr. Joseph Henry Barnard managed to escape.<ref name=Handbook/><ref name=Marker/> Shackelford was honorably discharged and returned home to Alabama. He wrote of his war experiences in a [[memoir]] entitled "Some Few Notes upon a Part of the Texas War".<ref name=Handbook/> |
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==Post-Texas Revolution |
==Post-Texas Revolution years== |
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After his wife died in 1842, Jack Shackelford married Martha Chardevoyne. |
After his wife died in 1842, Jack Shackelford married Martha Chardevoyne. |
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==Death== |
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Dr. Jack Shackelford died in Courtland on January 22, 1857. |
Dr. Jack Shackelford died in Courtland on January 22, 1857. |
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==Honors== |
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The following year, [[Shackelford County, Texas]], was named in his honor. |
The following year, [[Shackelford County, Texas]], was named in his honor. |
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Revision as of 06:43, 27 February 2024
Jack Shackelford | |
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| Member of Alabama State Senate | |
| In office 1822–1824 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1790 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died | January 22, 1857 (aged 66) Courtland, Alabama |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Texian Army |
| Years of service | 1835-1836 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Red Rovers |
| Battles/wars | Texas Revolution |
Jack Shackelford (March 20, 1790 – January 22, 1857) was an American doctor, politician and soldier. He raised and led a unit in Courtland, Alabama called the Red Rovers or the Alabama Red Rovers to fight in the Texas Revolution. He was one of the few survivors of the Goliad massacre.[1]
Early life
Jack Shackelford was born in Richmond, Virginia, to Richard Shackelford. After obtaining his M.D., he moved to Winnsboro, South Carolina, where he opened his medical practice.[2] He married local Maria Young[1] or Youngue.[2]
In the War of 1812, he joined the Army and served on Andrew Jackson's staff, being wounded at Charleston.[2]
In 1818, he moved to Shelby County, Alabama, and purchased a cotton plantation.[2] He was elected to the Alabama State Senate three times, in 1822, 1823 and 1824.[1] However, he was forced to sell his plantation after standing surety for a cousin whose business failed.[1] He was employed as the head of the United States Land Office in Courtland, Alabama, and also as treasurer of the Tuscumbia, Courtland and Decatur Railroad.[1]
Red Rovers and Texas Revolution
In 1835, Dr. Jack Shackelford raised a company to fight against the Mexicans in the Texas Revolution. Nearly 70 strong, it included his oldest son, Fortunatus; two nephews; and almost half the men of Courtland.[2] They came to be called the Red Rovers because of the color of their jeans[1] or uniforms.[2] Under the command of Colonel James Fannin, they fought in the Battle of Coleto on March 19–20, 1836. The Texians were defeated and forced to surrender. Most of the prisoners, including Fannin and Fortunatus Shackelford, were executed in the infamous Goliad massacre, but Jack Shackelford and several other doctors were spared to care for the Mexican wounded. During the Mexicans' retreat after their defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto, Shackelford and Dr. Joseph Henry Barnard managed to escape.[1][2] Shackelford was honorably discharged and returned home to Alabama. He wrote of his war experiences in a memoir entitled "Some Few Notes upon a Part of the Texas War".[1]
Post-Texas Revolution years
After his wife died in 1842, Jack Shackelford married Martha Chardevoyne.
Dr. Jack Shackelford died in Courtland on January 22, 1857.
The following year, Shackelford County, Texas, was named in his honor.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Shackelford, Jack". Handbook of Texas. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Dr. Jack Shackelford". Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved May 1, 2014.