After the death of J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern, General Lee decided to keep the three cavalry division provisionally under his control. They therefore were operating independently one another, as per orders given them by Lee.
James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart. Lee described him as the "eyes of the army" after learning of Stuart's death. Stuart had been mortally wounded in a clash with Sheridan's cavalry at Yellow Tavern on May 11, 1864. Stuart three times led a patrol on horseback right round the rear of the enemy.
J.E.B. Stuart was one of the best cavalry commanders in US history. His value to Lee's Army of Northern Virginia cannot be overstated. At he Battle of Yellow Tavern, in May of 1864, he was wounded in a confrontation where his force was outnumbered two to one. He died of his wounds the evening after the battle. He was replaced by an able cavalry commander, Wade Hampton.
It showed that Grant was going to hang-in and keep up the pressure on Lee, even after a big defeat. The battle was also notable for the death of the Confederate cavalry leader J.E.B. Stuart.
The Union Army was commanded by Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, and after his death, by Major Samuel Sturgis. The Confederate Army was commanded by Gen. Ben McCullock.
JEB Stuart's full name was James Ewell Brown Stuart. He graduated from the USMA, often referred to as West Point, in 1854. Stuart loved riding and chose the cavalry upon graduating. His battle experience prior to the US Civil Was was with Native American Cheyennes in the West. Stuart also served under Colonel Robert E. Lee during John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859. He joined the Confederacy and made his first contribution to the Southern war effort at the First Battle of Bull Run. There he led his 1st Virginia Cavalry against Union infantry and broke their lines on Henry Horse Hill. By August of 1862, he was commander of all Virginia Cavalry forces. At the age of 30, he became a major general, and was part of the Confederate loss at Gettysburg. His career ended with his death at the Battle of Yellow Tavern in July of 1864.
Grant decided to disengage and continue his overland campaign towards Richmond. However, each of the successive battles that Grant met on this advance resulted in huge casualties earning Grant the nickname 'Butcher Grant'.
The head of Confederate forces at the Battle of Shiloh was General Albert Sidney Johnston. He commanded the Confederate Army of the Mississippi during the battle, which took place on April 6-7, 1862. Johnston was a key figure in the early stages of the Civil War but was mortally wounded during the conflict, leading to the eventual retreat of Confederate forces. His death marked a significant turning point in the battle.
The Stuart reign ended in 1714 with the death of Queen Anne.
Stuart Sutcliffe died on April 10, 1962 at the age of 21.
Elizabeth Stuart died on February 13, 1662 at the age of 65.
Stuart Roosa died on December 12, 1994 at the age of 61.
Stuart Erwin died on December 21, 1967 at the age of 64.