Individual Details
Honorable James Alexander Ware
(26 Nov 1832 - 19 Aug 1896)
"He graduated from Univ. of Va., L.L.B. 1853; removed to Texas in 1856, and practiced law at Corpus Christi; entered the Confederate States Army in 1861, and served as Capt. of Mounted Rangers at the siege of Corpus Christi; at Sabine Pass; in Louisiana, repelling the invasion of Gen. Banks, etc. In 1865, he left the country and went to Mexico, where he was appointed Military Engineer in the Army of Maximilian. After the death of this distinguished and lamented man, Judge Ware returned to Texas and resumed the practice of the law. In 186--, he was appointed by Gov. Coke, Judge of the 24th Judicial District of Texas. He now resides at Eagle Pass, where he enjoys the most lucrative practice"
Genealogies of Virginia - Glassel, 1891 pg. 36,
James Alexander Ware((6)), b. 1832. Married (Nov. 26, 1856) Jane Morton Smith. Mr. Ware was of C. S. A.; graduated University of Virginia, LL. B., 1853; removed to Texas, 1856, and practiced law at Corpus Christi. Entered C. S. A. in 1861, and served as Captain of Mountain Rangers at the siege of Corpus Christi, at Sabine Pass, in Louisiana, repelling the invasion of Gen'l Banks, etc., etc. In 1865, he left the country and went to Mexico, where he was appointed Military Engineer in the Army of Maximilian. After the death of this distinguished and lamented man, Judge Ware returned to Texas and resumed the practice of law. In 186- he was appointed by Governor Coke, Judge of the 24th Judicial District of Texas
Genealogies of Virginia - Glassel, 1891 pg. 36,
James Alexander Ware((6)), b. 1832. Married (Nov. 26, 1856) Jane Morton Smith. Mr. Ware was of C. S. A.; graduated University of Virginia, LL. B., 1853; removed to Texas, 1856, and practiced law at Corpus Christi. Entered C. S. A. in 1861, and served as Captain of Mountain Rangers at the siege of Corpus Christi, at Sabine Pass, in Louisiana, repelling the invasion of Gen'l Banks, etc., etc. In 1865, he left the country and went to Mexico, where he was appointed Military Engineer in the Army of Maximilian. After the death of this distinguished and lamented man, Judge Ware returned to Texas and resumed the practice of law. In 186- he was appointed by Governor Coke, Judge of the 24th Judicial District of Texas
Events
| Birth | 26 Nov 1832 | Berryville, Clarke Co., VA | |||
| Marriage | 26 Nov 1856 | "Stillmore" Culpepper Co., VA - Jane Morton Smith | |||
| Death | 19 Aug 1896 | TX |
Families
| Spouse | Jane Morton Smith (1832 - ) |
| Child | Frances Glassell Ware (1859 - ) |
| Child | Somerville Ware (1862 - 1921) |
| Child | Eudora Murray Ware (1864 - 1905) |
| Father | Josiah William Ware (1802 - 1883) |
| Mother | Frances Toy Glassell (1809 - 1842) |
| Sibling | James Ware (1831 - 1831) |
| Sibling | John Glassell Ware (1835 - 1858) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Alexander "Bessie, Key" Ware (1837 - 1925) |
| Sibling | Lucy Balmain Ware (1839 - 1866) |
| Sibling | Dr. Charles Alexander Ware (1841 - 1915) |