James J. Archer
Confederate States Army brigadier general (1817–1864) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Jay Archer (December 19, 1817 – October 26, 1864) was a lawyer and an officer in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War. He later served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army (CSA) during the American Civil War.
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For the Maryland politician, see James J. Archer (Maryland politician).
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James Jay Archer | |
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Born | (1817-12-19)December 19, 1817 Stafford, near Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | October 26, 1864(1864-10-26) (aged 46) Richmond, Virginia, C.S. |
Place of burial | Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1847–48, 1855–61 (USA) 1861–64 (CSA) |
Rank | Captain (USA) Brevet Major (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
Unit | Regiment of Voltigeurs 9th U.S. Infantry |
Commands held | 5th Texas Infantry Regiment Archer's Bde, Heth's Div, Hill's Corps |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Henry W. Archer (brother) James J. Archer (nephew) |
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Taken as a prisoner of war on the first morning of the Battle of Gettysburg, Archer was the first general officer captured from Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia.