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A Roster of General Officers
by Charles Colcock Jones
Brigadier-Generals of the Confederate State Army, Alphabetically Arranged: A–F
3580376A Roster of General Officers — Brigadier-Generals of the Confederate State Army, Alphabetically Arranged: A–FCharles Colcock Jones

BRIGADIER-GENERALS OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMY, ALPHABETICALLY ARRANGED.
  Name. State. To Whom to Report. Appoint. Rank. Confirm. Accept.
1 Adams, Charles W. Arkansas Maj. Gen. Price 1862. 1862. 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade in Major-General Price's army.
2 Adams, Daniel W. Louisiana Gen. Beauregard May  23, 1862. May  23, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding Mississippi brigade, General Breckinridge's division, Army of Tennessee, composed of the 13th, 20th, 16th, 25th and 19th Louisiana and 32d Alabama regiments, Austin's battalion of sharp-shooters and Slocomb's light battery.
3 Adams, John Tennessee Gen. J. E. Johnston May  23, 1862. Dec. 29, 1862. Feb. 17, 1864  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at Battle of Franklin; commanded brigade in Loring's division, Stewart's corps, Army of Tennessee, composed of the 6th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 23d and 43d Mississippi regiments.
4 Adams, Wirt Mississippi Gen. Wm. J. Hardee Sept. 28, 1863. Sept. 25, 1863. Jan. 25, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of Colonel Wood's regiment, the 11th and 17th Arkansas regiments consolidated, the 14th Confederate regiment, the 9th Tennessee battalion and King's light battery.
5 Alcorn, J. L.  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding a brigade of Mississippi State troops at Columbus, Kentucky.
6 Alexander, E. Porter Georgia Lt. Gen. Longstreet Mch.   1, 1864. Feb. 26, 1864. May  28, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: In command of the artillery attached to the 1st corps (Longstreet's), Army of Northern Virginia.
7 Allen, Henry W. Louisiana Gen. E. K. Smith Aug. 19, 1863. Aug. 19, 1863. Jan. 25, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General; resigned January 10, 1864; elected Governor of Louisiana.
8 Allen, William W. Alabama Gen. J. E. Johnston Mch.   1, 1864. Feb. 26, 1864. June  9, 1864. Oct. 13, 1862.
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General in the spring of 1865; brigade at first composed of the 1st, 3d, 8th and 10th Confederate regiments, and subsequently of the 1st, 3d, 4th, 9th, 12th and 51st regiments Alabama cavalry, Army of the West.
9 Anderson, C. D. Georgia Gen. G. W. Smith May, 1864. May, 1864. May, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Held commission in Georgia State forces; commanding the 3d Georgia brigade, composed of the 7th, 8th and 9th regiments.
10 Anderson, George B. N. Carolina Gen R. E. Lee June  9, 1862. June  9, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Died October 16, 1862, from the effect of wounds received at Sharpsburg; brigade composed of the 2d, 4th, 14th and 30th, North Carolina regiments, D. H. Hill's division, Jackson's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
11 Anderson, George T. Georgia Gen. Longstreet Nov.   1, 1862. Nov.   1, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th Georgia regiments and the 1st Kentucky regiment; the 59th Georgia regiment was afterwards substituted for the 1st Kentucky, whose term of service had expired; all of the Army of Northern Virginia.
12 Anderson, Joseph R. Virginia Gen R. E. Lee Sept. 3, 1861. Sept. 3, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 14th, 35th, 45th and 49th Georgia regiments and the 3d Louisiana battalion, Army of Northern Virginia; resigned July 19, 1862.
13 Anderson, J. Patton. Florida Gen. B. Bragg Feb. 10, 1862. Feb. 10, 1862. Feb. 10, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General February 17, 1864; brigade composed of the 1st Florida, 17th Alabama and the 5th and 8th Mississippi regiments; subsequently in command of Major-General Hindman's division, Polk's corps, Army of Tennessee.
14 Anderson, R. H. S. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee July 19, 1861. July 19, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General July 14, 1862; brigade composed of Colonel Gladden's 1st Louisiana Regular infantry, Colonel Anderson's 1st Florida regiment, Colonel Jackson's 5th Georgia regiment, the 7th and 8th Mississippi regiments, and Colonel Tyler's battalion of marines; brigade afterwards composed of the 4th, 5th and 6th South Carolina Volunteers and the 2d South Carolina Rifles, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
15 Anderson, Robert H. Georgia Gen. J. B. Hood July 26, 1864. July 26, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 5th Georgia and the 1st, 3d, 8th and 10th Confederate regiments cavalry, Army of Tennessee.
16 Anderson, Samuel R. Tennessee Gen R. E. Lee July  9, 1861. July  9, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Resigned May 10, 1862; brigade was composed of the 1st, 7th and 14th Tennessee regiments and one company of cavalry.
17 Archer, J. J. Virginia Gen R. E. Lee June  3, 1862. June  3, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 1st, 14th and 7th Tennessee regiments, the 13th Alabama regiment and the 5th Alabama battalion, Heth's division, A. P. Hill's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
18 Armistead, L. A. Virginia Gen. Huger Apl.   1, 1862. Apl.   1, 1862. Apl.   1, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed in action at Gettysburg; brigade composed of the 9th, 14th, 38th, 53d and 57th Virginia regiments, Army of Northern Virginia.
19 Armstrong, Frank C. Arkansas Gen. J. E. Johnston Apl. 23, 1863. Jan. 20, 1863. Apl. 23, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade in Chalmer's division, Forrest's cavalry corps, Army of the West.
20 Ashby, Turner Virginia Gen. T. J. Jackson May  23, 1862. May  23, 1862.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed June 6th, 1862, near Harrisonburg, Virginia command composed of twenty-six companies; subsequently constituting Robertson's brigade, and organized into the 6th, 7th and 11th Virginia regiments, and the 16th Virginia battalion, Colonel Funsten.
21 Bagby, Arthur P. Texas Lt. Gen. Buckner March, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of Texas cavalry; in autumn of 1864 commanded a division composed of his old brigade and the brigades of DeBray and Brent.
22 Baker, Alpheus Alabama Gen. J. E. Johnston March 7, 1864. Mch.   5, 1864. May  11, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 37th, 40th, 42d and 54th Alabama regiments.
23 Baker, Lawrence S. N. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee July 30, 1864. July 23, 1864. Feb. 16, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding Second Military District Department of North Carolina and South Virginia.
24 Baldwin, Wm E. Mississippi Gen. Van Dorn Oct.   3, 1862. Sept. 19, 1862. Oct.   3, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Died February 19, 1864; commanding brigade, District of Mobile; brigade, at the capture of Fort Donelson, consisted of the 20th and 26th Mississippi and the 26th Tennessee regiments.
25 Barksdale, William Mississippi Gen. R. E. Lee Aug. 12, 1862. Aug. 12, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed in action at Gettysburg; brigade composed of the 21st, 13th, 17th and 18th Mississippi regiments, McLaw's division, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
26 Barnes James W. Texas  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks:
27 Barringer, Rufus N. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee June  1, 1864. June  1, 1864. June  1, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 1st, 2d, 3d and 5th North Carolina cavalry regiments, Major-General W. H. F. Lee's division, Army of Northern Virginia.
28 Barry, William S. Mississippi  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade Army of the Mississippi.
29 Barton, Seth M. Virginia Gen. E. K. Smith Mch. 18, 1862. Mch. 11, 1862. Mch. 18, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanded brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, composed of the 9th, 14th, 38th, 53d and 57th Virginia regiments.
30 Bartow, Francis S. Georgia Gen. Beauregard July, 1861. July, 1861.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at the Battle of First Manassas July 21, 1861; commanding brigade, Army of the Potomac, composed of the 7th and 8th Georgia regiments.
31 Bate, William B. Tennessee Gen. B. Bragg Oct.   3, 1862. Oct.   3, 1862. Oct.   3, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General February 23, 1864; brigade composed of the 2d, 10th, 15th, 20th, 30th and 37th Tennessee and the 37th Georgia regiments, and the 4th battalion Georgia sharpshooters; Army of Tennessee.
32 Battle, C. A. Alabama Gen. R. E. Lee Aug. 25, 1863. Aug. 20, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade [formerly Rodes'] composed of the 3d, 5th, 6th, 12th, 26th and 61st Alabama regiments, infantry.
33 Baylor, John R. Texas  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade, Trans-Mississippi Department; also in command of Confederate forces in Arizona.
34 Beale, Richard L. T. Virginia Gen. R. E. Lee Febr'y, 1865. Febr'y, 1865.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade in Major-General W. H. F. Lee's cavalry division, Army of Northern Virginia, composed of the 9th, 10th and 13th Virginia cavalry regiments; the 14th Virginia cavalry regiment was subsequently added; General Beale succeeded General Chambliss in command of his brigade.
35 Beall, W. N. R. Arkansas Gen. Van Dorn Apl. 17, 1862. Apl. 11, 1862. Apl. 17, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding Second Sub-District, District of Mississippi.
36 Beauregard, G. T. Louisiana Commanding
Charleston
Harbor.
Mch.   1, 1861. Mch.   1, 1861. Mch.   1, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted General Confederate States Army July 21, 1861; commanding at Charleston, South Carolina, and afterwards at Manassas.
37 Bee, Barnard E. S. Carolina Gen. J. E. Johnston June 17, 1861. June 17, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at Manassas July 21, 1861; commanding brigade, Army the Potomac, composed of the 2d and 11th Mississippi, the 6th North Carolina and the 4th Alabama regiments.
38 Bee, Hamilton P. Texas Gen. P. O. Hebert March 6, 1862. March 4, 1862. Mch.   6, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of DeBray's, Buchell's, Wood's, Terrell's, Gould's and Likin's Texas regiments.
39 Bell, Tyree H. Tennessee Maj. Gen. Forrest Nov.,  1863. Nov.,  1863.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding 12th Tennessee regiment and acting Brigadier-General; brigade composed of the regiments of Colonels Russell, Greer, Newsom, Wilson and Barteau; afterwards promoted Brigadier-General, and assigned to command of a brigade in Jackson's division, Forrest's cavalry corps.
40 Benning, Henry L. Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee Apl. 23, 1863. Jan. 17, 1863. Apl. 23, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 2d, 15th, 17th and 20th Georgia regiments, Hood's division, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
41 Benton, Samuel Mississippi Gen. J. B. Hood July 26, 1864. July 26, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Died of wounds, received in action at Atlanta, Georgia, July 28, 1864; commanded a brigade composed of the 27th, 29th, 30th and 34th Mississippi regiments.
42 Blanchard, A. G. Louisiana Gen. Huger Sept. 21, 1861. Sept. 21, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 3d, 4th and 22d Georgia regiments, the 3d Alabama regiment, 3d Louisiana battalion and Colonel Williams' North Carolina battalion, Girardey's Louisiana Guard artillery, Grimes' Portsmouth artillery, and the Sussex cavalry.
43 Boggs, William R. Georgia Lt. Gen. E. K. Smith Nov.   4, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863. Oct. 13, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Chief of Staff to General E. Klrby Smith, commanding Trans-Mississippi Department.
44 Bonham, M. L. S. Carolina Gen. Beauregard Apl. 23, 1861. Apl. 23, 1861. Apl. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Resigned; reappointed October 21, 1861; brigade at first composed of the 7th, 2d, 3d and 8th South Carolina Volunteers, infantry, constituting First brigade, First corps, Army of the Potomac; upon reappointment, ordered to the command of the 1st, 2d and 3d regiments South Carolina cavalry and Lieutenant-Colonel Trenholm's battalion South Carolina cavalry.
45 Bowen, John S. Missouri Gen. Beauregard Mch. 18, 1862. Mch. 14, 1862. Mch. 18, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General May 25, 1863; commanding 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th Arkansas regiments, Adams' Arkansas infantry regiment, and Jones' Arkansas infantry battalion; assigned, in 1861, to the command of the 4th division, Western Department, embracing the brigades of Martin and Bonham; again in command of the 3d brigade, 1st division, Army of the District of Mississippi.
46 Bowles, Pinckney D. Alabama Brig. Gen. Walker Apl.   2, 1865. April 2, 1865.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 21st Virginia battalion, the 2d and 6th Virginia reserves, and the 1st and 2d Confederate [mixed] regiments, Walker's division.
47 Bragg, Braxton Louisiana Commanding at
Pensacola, Fla.
Mch.   7, 1861. Mch.   7, 1861. Mch.   7, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General September 12, 1861; assigned to command at Pensacola, Florida, of the troops there assembled, consisting of the brigades of Colonels Chalmers, Clayton and Gladden, and the troops under Major Bradford.
48 Branch, L. O. B. N. Carolina Lt. Gen. A. P. Hill Nov. 16, 1861. Nov. 16, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at Sharpsburg; brigade composed of the 7th, 18th, 28th, 33d and 37th North Carolina regiments, A. P. Hill's division, Army of Northern Virginia.
49 Brandon, Wm. L. Mississippi Maj. Gen. D. H. Hill June 18, 1864. June 18, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Assigned to the command of a brigade of cavalry in Mississippi.
50 Brantly, W. F. Mississippi Gen J. B. Hood July 26, 1864. July 26, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 24th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 34th Mississippi regiments.
51 Bratton, John S. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee June  9, 1864. May   6, 1864. June  9, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 1st regiment South Carolina Volunteers [Hagood's], the 2d regiment South Carolina Rifles, the 5th and 6th regiments South Carolina Volunteers, and the Palmetto sharpshooters, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern. Virginia.
52 Breckinridge, John C. Kentucky Gen. A. S. Johnston Nov.   2, 1861. Nov.   2, 1861. Dec. 13, ;1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General April 14, 1862; afterwards Secretary of War.
53 Brent, Joseph L. Louisiana Lt. Gen. S. B. Buckner October, 1864. October, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 2d, 5th, 7th and 8th regiments Louisiana cavalry, Bagby's division, Army of West Louisiana, Lieutenant-General Buckner commanding.
54 Brown, John C. Tennessee Gen. B. Bragg Sept. 30, 1862. Aug. 30, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General August 4, 1864; brigade composed of the 18th, 26th, 32d and 45th regiments Tennessee infantry and Nemman's battalion Tennessee infantry, Stewart's division, Army of Tennessee; to these the 3d regiment Tennessee infantry was subsequently added.
55 Browne, Wm. M.  . . . . .  Gen. A. R. Wright Dec'r, 1864. Dec'r, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade under General H. W. Mercer at the siege of Savannah, in December, 1864; served previously as A. D. C. to President Davis, with rank of Colonel.
56 Bryan, Goode Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee Aug. 31, 1863. Aug. 29, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 53d, 55th, 50th and 10th Georgia regiments infantry, McLaw's division, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
57 Buckner, Simon B. Kentucky Gen. A. S. Johnston Sept. 14, 1861. Sept. 14, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General August 16, 1862; commanding division at Bowling Green, Kentucky, and subsequently at Fort Donelson.
58 Buford, A. Kentucky Gen. J. E. Johnston Nov. 29, 1862. Sept. 2, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Assigned to the command of the 2d division of Forrest's cavalry, composed of the brigades of Colonels Thompson and Bell; Lyon's brigade subsequently constituted a part of this command; in 1865 command consisted of the brigades of Roddy, Clanton and Armistead.
59 Butler, M. Calvin S. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee Sept. 2, 1863. Sept. 1, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General 1864; brigade composed of the 4th, 5th and 6th regiments South Carolina cavalry and "Keitt Squadron" South Carolina cavalry; also of the 1st and 2d South Carolina cavalry; Army of Northern Virginia.
60 Cabell, Wm. L. Virginia Gen. E. K. Smith Apl. 23, 1863. Jan. 20, 1863. Apl. 23, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade composed of four regiments Arkansas cavalry and one battery of Light artillery; at one time in command of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st regiments Arkansas infantry; in 1862 commanding 1st brigade, 2d division, Army of the West.
61 Campbell, Alex'r W. Gen. L. Polk.  . . . . .  1864 1864 1865  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade in Jackson's division, Forrest's cavalry corps.
62 Canty, James Alabama Maj. Gen. Buckner Jan. &nbsp&nbsp8, 1863. Jan. &nbsp&nbsp8, 1863. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: In command of Mobile and its vicinity, the garrison then consisting of the 17th, 21st and 29th Alabama regiments, the 4th and 19th Louisiana regiments, the 30th Louisiana battalion, and various artillery companies, heavy and light.
63 Capers, E. S. Carolina. Gen. Hood. Nov. 30, 1864. Nov. 30, 1864. Nov. 30, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Succeeded Brigadier-General Gist in command of his brigade, composed of the 24th South Carolina, the 16th South Carolina, the 46th and 65th Georgia regiments, the 8th Georgia battalion, of infantry, and the 1st battalion Georgia Sharpshooters.
64 Carroll, Wm. H. Tennessee  . . . . .  Oct. 26, 1861. Oct. 26, 1861. Dec. 20, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Resigned February 1, 1863; commanding brigade in General Polk's Department, Mississippi river defences.
65 Carter, John C. Tennessee Gen. J. E. Johnston July  8, 1864. July  7, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade, Brown's division, Cheatham's corps, Army of Tennessee.
66 Chalmers, James R. Mississippi Gen. J. E. Johnston Feb. 13, 1862. Feb. 13, 1862. Feb. 13, 1862 
and
Feb. 17, 1864.
 . . . . . 
 
Remarks: First command, at Pensacola, Florida, consisted of the 1st and 2d Mississippi regiments, the Quitman artillery company, the Vicksburg artillery company and the Judson artillery company; assigned in January, 1864, to the command of the cavalry brigades of Forrest and McCulloch, constituting the 1st division of Forrest's cavalry; Rucker's brigade subsequently constituted a part of this command; in 1862 commanded 2d brigade, Reserve corps, Army of the Mississippi, composed of the 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 29th. and Blythe's Mississippi regiments, and Ketchum's Light battery.
67 Chambliss, John R., Jr. Virginia Gen. R. E. Lee Jan. 27, 1864. Dec. 19, 1863. Jan. 27, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed in action, below Richmond, August 16, 1864; commanded cavalry brigade in General W. H. F. Lee's division, Army of Northern Virginia.
68 Cheatham, B. F. Tennessee Gen. B. Bragg July  9, 1861. July  9, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General March 14, 1862; brigade was composed of the 154th, 6th and 9th regiments Tennessee Volunteers and Blythe's Mississippi battalion; assigned in 1861 to command of 2d division of the Western Department, embracing the brigades of Smith and Stevens.
69 Chestnut, James, Jr. S. Carolina Maj. Gen. Sam. Jones Apl. 23, 1864. Apl. 23, 1864. June  9, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: A. D. C. to President Davis, with rank of Colonel in 1864 in command of a brigade on the coast of South Carolina.
70 Chilton, R. H. Virginia Gen. R. E. Lee Oct. 20, 1862. Oct. 20, 1862.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Chief of Staff, Army of Northern Virginia; Senate refused to confirm nomination as Brigadier-General April 11, 1863; reappointed February 16, 1864; confirmed same day, to take rank from December 21, 1863; resigned April 1, 1864.
71 Churchill, T. J. Arkansas Gen. Van Dorn Mch.   6, 1862. Mch.   4, 1862. Mch.   6, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding 2d cavalry brigade, General Van Dorn's army; in 1862 commanding 2d brigade, 2d division, Army of the West, composed of the 4th Arkansas infantry regiment, the 1st and 2d Arkansas Riflemen, dismounted, the 4th Arkansas infantry battalion, Turnbull's Arkansas battalion, Humphrey's Light battery, and Reve's Missouri Scouts.
72 Clanton, James H. Alabama Gen. D. H. Maury Nov. 18, 1863. Nov. 16, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding cavalry brigade in the Department of Alabama, Mississippi and East Louisiana.
73 Clark, Charles Mississippi Department of
Mississippi
May  22, 1861. May  22, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Resigned October 21, 1863 ; succeeded Brigadier-General Longstreet in command temporarily of his brigade, composed of the 1st, 7th, 11th and 17th Virginia regiments.
74 Clarke, John B., Jr. Missouri Gen. E. K. Smith Mch. 12, 1864. Mch.   8, 1864. May  11, 1864  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade in Marmaduke's cavalry division; previously in command of the Third District, Missouri State Guards.
75 Clayton, H. D. Alabama Gen. S. B. Buckner Apl. 25, 1863. Apl. 22, 1863. Apl. 25, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: First command, at Pensacola, Florida, composed of the 1st Alabama and the 1st Georgia regiments, and the 2d Alabama battalion; subsequently his brigade composed of the 18th, 36th, 38th, 32d and 58th Alabama regiments; promoted Major-General July 8, 1864.
76 Cleburne, P. R. Arkansas Gen. Van Dorn March  6, 1862. March  4, 1862. March  6, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General December 13, 1862; brigade composed of the 2d, 5th, 24th and 48th Tennessee and the 15th Arkansas regiments and Calvert's Light Battery, constituting Second brigade, Third corps, Army of the Mississippi.
77 Clingman, Thos. L. N. Carolina Gen. T. H. Holmes May  17, 1862. May  17, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 8th, 31st, 51st and 61st North Carolina regiments.
78 Cobb, Howell Georgia Maj. Gen. Magruder Feb. 13, 1862. Feb. 13, 1862. Feb. 13, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General September 9, 1863; brigade composed of the 15th North Carolina, the 2d Louisiana and the 16th and 24th Georgia regiments and Cobb's Legion, Army of Northern Virginia.
79 Cobb, Thomas. R. R. Georgia Gen. Longstreet Nov.   1, 1862. Nov.   1, 1862.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at Fredericksburg; brigade composed of the 18th, 24th and 16th Georgia regiments, the Legions of Cobb and Phillipa and the 3d battalion Georgia Sharpshooters, McLaw's division, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
80 Cocke, Philip St. Geo. Virginia Gen. J. E. Johnston Oct. 21, 1861. Oct. 21, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 11th, 18th, 19th and 28th Virginia regiments; as at first constituted, his brigade was composed of the 18th, 19th, 28th and 49th Virginia regiments, and formed the Fifth brigade, First corps, Army of the Potomac.
81 Cockrell, Francis M. Missouri Gen. Pemberton July 23, 1863. July 18, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th and 6th regiments Missouri infantry and the 1st regiment and the 3d battalion Missouri cavalry, dismounted, Bowen's division, Army of the West.
82 Colquitt, Alfred H. Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee Sept. 30, 1862. Sept. 1, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 6th, 19th, 23d, 27th and 28th Georgia regiments, D. H. Hill's division, Jackson's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
83 Colston, R. E. Virginia Maj. Gen. Huger Dec. 24, 1861. Dec. 24, 1861. Dec. 24, 1861 
and
Feb. 17, 1864.
 . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Assigned to the command of the First brigade, Department of Norfolk, consisting of the 3d Virginia, the 13th and 14th North Carolina regiments, and several unattached artillery and cavalry companies; brigade at one time in 1862 composed of the 13th and 14th North Carolina regiments and Manley's Light Battery; at the Battle of Chancellorsville, brigade composed of the 10th, 23d and 37th Virginia regiments and the 1st and 3d North Carolina regiments, Trimble's division, Army of Northern Virginia.
84 Conner, James S. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee June  1, 1864. June  1, 1864. Oct. 13, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 2d, 3d, 7th, 8th, 15th and 20th regiments South Carolina infantry and James' battalion, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
85 Cook, Phil Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee Aug.   8, 1864. Aug.   5, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Succeeded General Doles in command of his brigade, composed of the 4th, 12th, 21st and 44th Georgia regiments, infantry, Army of Northern Virginia.
86 Cooke, John. R. N. Carolina Gen. Longstreet Nov.   1, 1862. Nov.   1, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 15th, 27th, 46th and 48th North Carolina regiments, Heth's division, A. P. Hill's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
86 Cooper, Douglas H. Mississippi Gen. E. K. Smith June 23, 1863. May    2, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding Indian brigade, composed of the 1st Choctaw and Chickasas regiment, 2d Choctaw regiment, Choctaw battalion, 1st and 2d Cherokee and 1st and 2d Creek regiments, Seminole battalion, Osage battalion, and Howell's Texas Light Battery; Subsequently assigned to command of District Indian Territory.
88 Cooper, Samuel Virginia President Davis Mch. 14, 1861. Mch. 14, 1861. Mch. 14, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Adjutant and Inspector-General; promoted General August 31, 1861, to take rank from May 16, 1861.
89 Corse, M. D. Virginia Gen. Longstreet Nov.   1, 1862. Nov.   1, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 15th, 17th, 29th, 30th and 32d Virginia regiments infantry, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
90 Cosby, George B. Kentucky Gen. J. E. Johnston Apl. 23, 1863. Jan. 20, 1863. Apl. 23, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding cavalry brigade in General Stephen D. Lee's division, Department of Alabama, Mississippi and East Louisiana.
91 Cox, William R. N. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee June  2, 1864. May  31, 1864. June  2, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 2d, 4th, 14th and 30th North Carolina regiments and such portions of the 1st and 3d North Carolina regiments as escaped capture on the 12th May, 1864.
92 Cox, John Z.  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Colonel Commanding 12th Confederate cavalry; acting Brigadier General.
93 Crews, C. C. Georgia Gen. Wheeler 1864. 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade composed of the 1st, 2d, 3d, 4th and 6th Georgia cavalry.
94 Crittenden, George B. Kentucky  . . . . .  Aug. 15, 1861. Aug. 15, 1861. Aug. 15, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General November 9, 1861; brigade composed of the 16th Mississippi, 21st Georgia, 21st North Carolina and 15th Alabama regiments and Captain Courtney's Light Battery, Longstreet's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
95 Cumming, Alfred Georgia Gen. Forney Oct. 29, 1862 Oct. 29, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 34th, 39th, 36th and 56th Georgia regiments, Stevenson's division, Army of the West.
96 Dahlgren, Chas. G. Mississippi Gen. Beauregard  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigadier-General State forces of Mississippi; never mustered into the Confederate service, except temporarily.
97 Daniel, Junius N. Carolina Gen. G. W. Smith Sept. 30, 1862. Sept.  1, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed in action May 12, 1864; brigade composed of the 32d, 43d, 45th and 53d North Carolina regiments infantry and the 2d North Carolina battalion, Army of Northern Virginia.
98 Davidson, H. B. Tennessee Gen. S. B. Buckner Aug. 18, 1863. Aug. 18, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding cavalry brigade, Wheeler's corps, Army of the West.
99 Davis, Joseph. R. Mississippi Gen. G. W. Smith Oct.   8, 1862. Sept. 15, 1862. Oct.   8, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of 1st Confederate battalion, the 2d, 11th, 26th and 42d Mississippi regiment, the 55th North Carolina regiment and the Madison Light Artillery; A. D. C. to President Davis, &c., with rank of Colonel.
100 Davis, Reuben Mississippi Gen. A. S. Johnston  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: In command of sixty-day troops from Mississippi, at Bowling Green, Kentucky.
101 Davis, W. G. M. Florida Gen. E. K. Smith Nov.   4, 1862. Nov.   4, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of 1st regiment Florida cavalry and 6th and 7th regiments of Florida infantry, and Martin's [afterwards McCant's] Light Battery; In spring of 1863 commanded the Department of East Tennessee; resigned the latter part of 1863.
102 Dearing, James Virginia Maj. Gen. Pickett 1864. 1864. 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: In command of a cavalry brigade, Army of Northern Virginia; Killed at High Bridge.
103 Deas, Zach. C. Alabama Gen. J. E. Johnston Dec. 20, 1862. Dec. 13, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 19th, 22d, 25th, 26th, 39th and 50th Alabama regiments and Dent's Light Battery; Withers' division, Polk's corps, Army of Tennessee.
104 DeBray, X. B. Texas Gen. E. K. Smith Apl. 13, 1864. Apl.   8, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 23d, 26th and 32d regiments Texas cavalry.
105 Deshler, James Georgia Gen. B. Bragg July 28, 1863. July 28, 1863.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at Chickamanga September 20th, 1863; brigade composed of the Texas regiments of Colonels Wilkes' and Mills, the Arkansas regiment of Lieutenant-Colonel Hutchinson, and Douglas' Texas Light Battery; brigade at one time composed of the 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th Texas regiments, consolidated; the 6th, 10th and 15th Texas regiments, consolidated, and the 19th and 24th Arkansas.
106 Dibrell, George. G. Tennessee Gen. Jos. Wheeler July 26, 1864. July 26, 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Tennessee regiments cavalry and Shaw's battalion, Army of the West.
107 Dickison, J. J. Florida Gen. Beauregard  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: In command of East and South Florida; acting Brigadier-General.
108 Dobbins, Arch. J. Arkansas Maj. Gen. Fagan 1864. 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding brigade in Fagan's division.
109 Dockery, T. P. Arkansas Gen. E. K. Smith Aug. 10, 1863. Aug. 10, 1863. June 10, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding middle Sub-District of Arkansas; in 1862 in command of the 1st brigade, 3d division, Army of the West, composed of the 18th, 19th and 20th Arkansas regiments and the Arkansas battalions of McCairns and Jones.
110 Doles, George Georgia Gen. Longstreet Nov.   1, 1862. Nov.   1, 1862. Apl. 22, 1863.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 4th, 12th, 21st and 44th Georgia regiments infantry, D. H. Hill's division, Army of Northern Virginia; killed in action at Bethesda Church.
111 Donelson, Daniel S. Tennessee  . . . . .  July  9, 1861. July  9, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General January 17, 1863; commanded 1st brigade, 2d division, 1st corps, Army of Mississippi, composed of the 8th, 15th, 16th, 21st and 51st Tennessee regiments and Carnes' Light Battery.
112 Drayton, Thomas F. S. Carolina  . . . . .  Sept. 25, 1861. Sept. 25, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: At first in command of a military district, Coast of South Carolina; subsequently transferred to the Trans-Mississippi Department, where brigade was composed of the 8th and 9th Missouri Infantry and Ruffner's Missouri Light Battery.
113 DuBose, Dudley M. Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee Nov.     , 1864. Nov.     , 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 18th, 24th and 16th Georgia regiments, the Georgia legions of Cobb and Phillips and the 3d battalion Georgia Sharpshooters, Army of Northern Virginia.
114 Duke, Basil W. Kentucky  . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Succeeded General John H. Morgan in command of his cavalry forces, Department of Southwest Virginia.
115 Duncan, J. K. Louisiana  . . . . .  Jan.   7, 1862. Jan.   7, 1862. Jan. 14, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: In command of River Defences below New Orleans; died December 18, 1862, at Knoxville, Tennessee.
116 Dunnovant, John S. Carolina Gen. R. E. Lee July    , 1864. July    , 1864.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Killed at Vaughn Road October 1, 1864.
117 Early, Jubal A. Virginia  . . . . .  Aug. 28, 1861. July 21, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General January 17, 1863; brigade composed of the 5th and 23d North Carolina regiments, the 24th Virginia and the 20th Georgia regiments; as at first constituted, his brigade was composed of the 5th, 13th and 24th North Carolina regiments, and formed the 6th brigade, 1st corps, Army of the Potomac; at the Battle of Fredericksburg Early's brigade was composed of the 13th, 25th, 31st, 44th, 49th, 52d and 58th Virginia regiments, Ewell's division, Jackson's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
118 Echols, John Virginia Gen. Heth Apl. 18, 1862. Apl. 16, 1862. Apl. 18, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 50th, 60th and 63d Virginia regiments and Edgar's and Derrick's battalions, the 22d Virginia regiment being subsequently added.
119 Ector, M. D. Texas Gen. B. Bragg Sept. 27, 1862. Aug. 23, 1862. Sept. 27, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 10th, 11th, 14th and 82d Texas dismounted cavalry regiments and the 15th Arkansas infantry regiment; afterwards commanding brigade in McCown's division, Polk's army corps, Army of Tennessee.
120 Elliot, Stephen, Jr. S. Carolina Gen. Beauregard May  28, 1864. May  28, 1864. May  28, 1864. Oct. 13, 1864.
 
Remarks: Died of wounds received in front of Petersburg, Virginia; brigade composed of the 17th, 18th, 22d, 23d and 26th regiments South Carolina Volunteers and the Holcombe Legion.
121 Elzey, Arlold Maryland  . . . . .  Aug. 28, 1861. July 21, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General December 4, 1862; commanding brigade in Ewell's division; brigade at one time composed of the 12th Georgia and the 13th, 25th, 31st, 44th, 52d and 58th Virginia regiments, Jackson's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
122 Evans, C. A. Georgia Gen. R. E. Lee May  20, 1864. May  19, 1864. May  20, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 13th, 26th, 31st, 38th, 60th and 61st Georgia regiments infantry, Army of Northern Virginia; the 12th Georgia battalion was subsequently added.
123 Evans, N. G. S. Carolina Gen. J. E. Johnston Oct. 21, 1861. Oct. 21, 1861. Dec. 19, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 17th, 18th, 22d, 23d and 26th regiments South Carolina Volunteers and the Holcombe Legion; as at first constituted, his brigade was composed of the 13th, 17th and 18th Mississippi regiments, and formed the 7th brigade, 1st corps, Army of the Potomac; at the Battle of Leesburg his brigade consisted of the 13th, 17th and 18th Mississippi regiments and the 8th Virginia regiments; in June, 1862, in command on James Island, south Carolina.
124 Ewell, Richard S. Virginia Gen. Beauregard June 17, 1861. June 17, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General January 24, 1862; brigade composed of the 5th, 6th and 13th Alabama and the 12th Mississippi regiments, constituting 2d brigade, 1st corps, Army of the Potomac; afterwards in command of brigade composed of the 1st, 7th, 11th and 17th Virginia regiments.
125 Fagan, J. F. Arkansas Gen. T. H. Holmes Oct.   3, 1862. Sept. 12, 1862. Oct.   3, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General April 25, 1864; commanding division in General Price's army.
126 Fauntleroy, T. T. Virginia  . . . . .  May  18, 1861. May  18, 1861.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Rank of Brigadier-General conferred by the State of Virginia: resigned October 8th, 1861.
127 Featherson, Wm. S. Mississippi Gen. J. E. Johnston Mch.   6, 1862. March  4, 1862. Mch.   6, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 12th, 16th, 19th and 48th Mississippi regiments and Smith's Light Battery.
128 Ferguson, Sam'l W. Mississippi Gen. J. E. Johnston July 28, 1863. July 23, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade consisted of the 2d Tennessee regiment of cavalry, the 56th and 2d regiments Alabama cavalry, the 17th battalion Tennessee cavalry, the 12th Mississippi battalion of cavalry and Watie's South Carolina Light Battery.
129 Field, Charles W. Kentucky Gen. J. E. Johnston Mch. 14, 1862. Mch.   9, 1862. Mch. 14, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General February 12, 1864; brigade was composed of the 40th, 47th, 55th and 60th Virginia regiments, the 22d Virginia battalion and Captain Pegram's Light Battery, Heth's division, A. P. Hill's corps, Army of Northern Virginia.
130 Finegan, Joseph Florida  . . . . .  Apl.   5, 1862. Apl.   5, 1862. Apl.   5, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding East and Middle Florida; afterwards in command of a brigade, Army of Northern Virginia, composed of the 2d, 5th, 9th, 10th and 11th Florida regiments.
131 Finley, J. J. Florida Gen. B. Bragg Nov. 18, 1863. Nov. 16, 1863. Feb. 17, 1864.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 1st, 3d, 4th, 6th and 7th regiments Florida, infantry and the 1st regiment Florida cavalry, dismounted.
132 Fizer, John C. Mississippi Maj. Gen. McLaws 1865. 1865.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Commanding mixed brigade in Lieutenant-General Hardee's corps, on the retreat through the Carolinas.
133 Floyd, John B. Virginia Army of Kanawha May  23, 1861. May  23, 1861. Aug. 29, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Relieved; commanding forces in Kanawha Valley; brigade, early in 1862, composed of the 20th Mississippi and the 36th, 50th and 51st Virginia regiments.
134 Forney, John H. Alabama Gen. Sam. Jones Mch. 14, 1862. Mch. 10, 1862. Mch. 14, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General October 27, 1862; commanding Department of Alabama and West Florida; headquarters at Mobile, Alabama; brigade at first composed of the 9th, 10th and 11th Alabama, the 19th Mississippi and the 38th Virginia regiments, Army of Northern Virginia.
135 Forney, W. H. Alabama Gen. R. E. Lee Nov.   9, 1864. Nov.   9, 1864. Jan'y,   1865.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th Alabama regiments.
136 Forrest, Nathan B. Tennessee Gen. E. K. Smith July 21, 1862. July 21, 1862. Sept. 30, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General December 4, 1863; assigned by General Bragg to command of a cavalry brigade composed of the 4th, 8th and 9th Tennessee regiments, Russell's 4th Alabama regiment and Freeman's Light Battery.
137 Fraser, John W. Alabama Gen. B. F. Cheatham May    3, 1863. May    3, 1863.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Brigade composed of the 55th Georgia, the 62d and 64th North Carolina regiments and Kain's Light Battery.
138 Frazier, C. W. Mississippi Gen. Buckner May  19, 1863. May  19, 1863.  . . . . .   . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Senate refused to confirm.
139 French, S. G. Mississippi Gen. R. E. Lee Oct. 23, 1861. Oct. 23, 1861. Dec. 13, 1861.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Promoted Major-General August 31, 1862; In command at Evansport, Virginia, blockading the Potomac river; afterwards in command of the District of Cape Fear, North Carolina.
140 Frost, D. M. Missouri Gen. T. H. Holmes Oct. 10, 1862. Mch.   3, 1862. Oct. 10, 1862.  . . . . . 
 
Remarks: Dropped December 9, 1863; S. O. 109; also Brigadier-General Missouri State Guard.
141 Fry, B. D. Alabama Gen. R. E. Lee May  24, 1864. May  24, 1864. May  24, 1864. Oct. 13, 1864.
 
Remarks: Commanding Walker's and Archer's brigades; at one time in command of the District of Augusta, Georgia.