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Brig. Gen. James S. Rains
Born: October 2, 1817
Warren County, Tennessee
Died: May 19, 1880
Kaufman County, Texas
Brigadier General: May 18, 1861
July 7, 1861: Battle of Carthage
August 2, 1861: Battle of Dug Springs
August 10, 1861: Battle of Wilson Springs
September 13-20, 1861: First Battle of Lexington
March 7-8, 1862: Battle of Pea Ridge
October 1862: Relieved from command by Maj. Gen. Hindman
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