John W. Frazer
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John Wesley Frazer (January 6, 1827 – March 16, 1906) was an American soldier, planter, and businessman. He was a career officer in the United States Army, and then served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War.
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John Wesley Frazer | |
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Born | (1827-01-06)January 6, 1827 Hardin County, Tennessee |
Died | March 16, 1906(1906-03-16) (aged 79) New York City, New York |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1849–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
Rank | Captain (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Frazer's most notable action during the Civil War was when he surrendered the Cumberland Gap and was captured in the autumn of 1863. He was held as a prisoner of war until after hostilities ended in the spring of 1865, and then took up work in farming and business.