David A. Weisiger
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David Addison Weisiger (December 23, 1818 – February 23, 1899) was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War (Civil War). Weisiger served as a second lieutenant in the 1st Virginia Volunteers, an infantry regiment, during the Mexican–American War. After the war, he became a leading businessman in Petersburg, Virginia. Between 1853 and 1860, he served in the 39th Virginia Militia Regiment, rising from captain to colonel. After the Civil War, he was a bank cashier at Petersburg, Virginia and a businessman at Richmond, Virginia.
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David A. Weisiger | |
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Born | (1818-12-23)December 23, 1818 Chesterfield County, Virginia |
Died | February 23, 1899(1899-02-23) (aged 80) Richmond, Virginia |
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Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Army Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Second Lieutenant (USV) Colonel (Virginia Militia) Brigadier General (CSA) |
Unit | 1st Virginia Volunteers (USV) |
Commands held | 39th Virginia Militia Regiment 12th Virginia Infantry Regiment Weisiger's Brigade |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Other work | Bank cashier |
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