John R. Jones
American Confederate Army general (1827–1901) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named John Jones, see John Jones (disambiguation).
John Robert Jones (March 12, 1827–April 1, 1901) was a Virginia educator who became a brigadier general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War, during which he twice received severe wounds. After the war, he became a merchant and later served for decades as a commissioner in chancery (probate official) in Harrisonburg.
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Born | (1827-03-12)March 12, 1827 Rockingham County, Virginia U.S. |
Died | April 1, 1901(1901-04-01) (aged 74) Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia U.S. |
Resting place | Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Virginia |
Spouse | Sarah Louisa Brashear Jones |
Children | Mary (acknowledged) |
Education | Virginia Military Institute |
Occupation | educator, soldier, probate official |
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Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate army |
Years of service | 1861-1863 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 33rd Virginia Infantry 48th Virginia Infantry |
Battles/wars | First Battle of Manassas, Shenandoah Valley Campaign, Seven Days Battles, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Chancellorsville |
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