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Confederate States Army major generals | HearLore
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Confederate States Army major generals
David E. TwiggsDavid Emanuel Twiggs entered the world on the 14th of February 1790. He was born on a specific piece of land called the Good Hope plantation.
Earl Van DornEarl Van Dorn entered the United States Military Academy in 1838. He graduated in 1842 with a low rank of 52nd out of 68 cadets.
Howell CobbHowell Cobb entered the world on the 7th of September 1815 in Jefferson County, Georgia. He grew up in Athens and studied at the University of Georgia.
John C. BreckinridgeJohn Cabell Breckinridge entered the world on the 16th of January 1821 at Thorn Hill. This estate sat near Lexington in Kentucky.
Patrick CleburnePatrick Ronayne Cleburne was born in Ovens, County Cork, Ireland on the 16th of March 1828. He was the second son of Dr.
Sterling PriceSterling Price was born on the 20th of September 1809 in Prince Edward County, Virginia. His parents owned twelve slaves and were described as moderately…