James C. Neill
James Clinton Neill (c. 1788 – 1848) was an American soldier and politician, most noted for his role in the Texas Revolution and the early defense of the Alamo. He was born in North Carolina and served in the Alabama House of Representatives between 1825 and 1827.
James Clinton Neill | |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the Greene County district | |
| In office November 21, 1825 – January 13, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | Zachariah Merriweather Ezekiel Pickens |
| Succeeded by | Edward Broadnax Colgin D. B. Richardson |
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| Born | 1788 Rowan County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | 1848 (aged 59–60) Grimes County, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Margaret Harriett
(m. 1807; died 1836) |
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| Allegiance | United States Republic of Texas |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army Texian Army Texas Army |
| Years of service | 1812-1844 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | West Tennessee Militia, Republic of Texas Regular Army, Militia, and Texas Rangers |
| Commands | San Antonio de Béxar and the Alamo, The Army of Texas at Gonzales |
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