CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY:  James Coyne - Galveston, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson, page 198 

JAMES COYNE.

James Coyne, born 25th of December, 1842, in Castle Baghe, Ireland.  
His first service was in the Wigfall Rifles, a company organized in 
New Orleans, and his company as­sisted in the capture of the Star of 
the West.  Soon after this his company was disbanded and he joined 
another com­pany, the Ragmuffins, and sailed for Indianola, Texas, 
where they were made a part of the 8th Texas Regiment, commanded by 
Col. Hobby.  This regiment wintered at Port Lavacca, but was soon in 
active service, participating in the campaigns along the coast of 
Texas.  On the 22nd day of June 1862, Mr. Coyne was married to Miss 
Mary James Keeley of Indianola, Texas.  He was noted for his good 
conduct as a soldier and received the commendation of his dfficers for 
promptness in performing his duty.  He was a noble repre­sentative of 
the Irish people, with an honest devotion to the cause he served, 
always loyal to the South in her unequal struggle for local self 
government.  James Coyne died in the city of Galveston, August 18th, 
1867, leaving a legacy to his family--the record of an honest and 
brave man.