CONFEDERATE BIOGRAPHY: LYCURGUS JARVIS - Smith County, TX

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TEXANS WHO WORE THE GRAY by Sid S. Johnson 
LYCURGUS JARVIS.

Lycurgus Jarvis, of Troupe, was born in Mississippi, in October 
1843, and removed to Texas with his father's family in 1852, 
settling near Omen, Smith county, where he grew to manhood.  In
June 1861, enlisted in Co. "K"  3rd Texas cavalry, and saw active 
service from the beginning to the end of the war.  His soldierly 
qualities were not excelled by any private in the brigade.  
Always to the front and on the firing line.   He was one of Ross' 
daring troopers, and frequently undertook dangerous and hazardous 
scouts, when the danger appeared the greatest.
He was with McCulloch, Price, Van Dorn, Whitfield Ross and Bedford 
Forrest.  Participated in the campaigns of his brigade from Oak 
Hills to Franklin.  In the Georgia campaign under Gen. J. E. 
Johnston he was seriously wounded, but soon rejoined his command.  
In December 1875 he was married to Miss Susan A. Thompson, and 
reared an interesting family.  He is an honorable citizen of 
Troupe and plays the part of a good citizen.