Joseph Christmas Ives
Joseph Christmas Ives | |
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| Born | December 25, 1829 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 1868 (aged 38) New York City, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1852–1861 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank | First lieutenant (USA) Colonel (CSA) |
| Unit | Topographical Engineers |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Cora Semmes Ives |
| Children | Eugene S. Ives |
| Other work | Botanist, explorer |
Joseph Christmas Ives (25 December 1829 – 12 November 1868) was an American soldier, botanist, and an explorer of the Colorado River in 1858.