John Coffee Hays
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John Coffee "Jack" Hays (January 28, 1817 – April 21, 1883)[1] was an American military officer. A captain in the Texas Rangers and a military officer of the Republic of Texas, Hays served in several armed conflicts from 1836 to 1848, including against the Comanche Empire in Texas and during the Mexican–American War.
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Born | (1817-01-28)January 28, 1817 Wilson County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | April 21, 1883(1883-04-21) (aged 66) Piedmont, California, U.S. |
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Service/ | Texas Ranger Division |
Years of service | joined Rangers in 1836 |
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Commands held | 1st Mounted Texas Rifles Washoe Regiment |
Battles/wars | Texas Revolution Texas–Indian Wars |
Other work | Sheriff, politician |
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