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 medical 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]
- ^ "Shackelford, Jack". Handbook of Texas. Retrieved May 1, 2014.