John Echols
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For other people named John Echols, see John Echols (disambiguation).
John Echols (March 20, 1823 – May 24, 1896) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
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John Echols | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Augusta and Staunton City | |
In office December 5, 1877 – December 7, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Alexander H. H. Stuart |
Succeeded by | James H. Skinner |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Monroe County | |
In office January 12, 1852 – December 5, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Christopher J. Beirne |
Succeeded by | J. Tiffany |
Personal details | |
Born | (1823-03-20)March 20, 1823 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1896(1896-05-24) (aged 73) Staunton, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) |
Mary Jane Caperton (m. 1844)Mary Helen Cochran Reid |
Children | 6, including Edward |
Education | Virginia Military Institute Washington College Harvard University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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