CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: J. W. GERMANY.-  Van Zandt County, TX 

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson

J. W. GERMANY

John Wesley Germany, of Grand Saline, is a veteran of the 40th 
Mississippi Infantry Regiment, that so much distinguished itself in 
the army of Tennessee.  He was born in Kemper county, Miss., the 29th 
of November, 1843, hence, was a young soldier at the comencement of 
the war between the States.  Enlisted in Co. I, of the 40th regiment, 
Capt. Germany made a record that gives him credit for gallantry and 
soldierly qualities that met the commendation of those who served in 
the ranks with him.  He joined as a private, but for good service he 
was promoted, and at the end of the war was paroled as a captain of 
his command.  His sterling manhood, his acts of bravery met, the 
endorsement of his comrades, who called him to command his company.  
It was just such men that went to the front whom the men loved to 
honor.  Capt. Germany has been married twice:  the first marriage was 
Miss Kate Tomlinson, of Van Zandt, and the second marriage was with 
Miss Anona Lea.  Julius A. Germany, a son, is a promising and rising 
young lawyer of Van Zandt county.  Capt. Germany is a leading business 
man of Grand Saline, popular and influential.  He is a good citizen, 
an honest man, and a gallant Confederate soldier, and has the 
confidence of the people.