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Confederate General P.T. Beauregard graduated from West Point in 1838. Of the 45 cadets that graduated that year, Beauregard ranked second in his class. Beauregard is most remembered as the Confederate general that followed the orders of Jefferson Davis in the shelling of Fort Sumter in April of 1861.

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Patrick Henry's sister's name is?

"Patrick Henry's sister was the grandmother of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston, and the great-grandmother of John Warfield Johnston (a nephew of General Johnston). " I think I read that her name was Elizabeth Hope this helps!


When Confederate general Thomas J Jackson stood firm against the Union he earned the nickname of?

Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" due to his staunch defense of Henry Hill while maintaining a calm demeanor at the first Battle of Bull Run.


What commanders participated in the capture of Confederate Fort Henry?

The capture of Fort Henry was the first major battle that would soon bring notoriety to General US Grant.Grant led the Union forces that included generals McClernand and C.F. Smith. Union naval officer Andrew Foote's gunboats were essential for the victory in the capture of Fort Henry. On the Confederate side, the Fort Henry commander was Lloyd Tighman.


When did Union General Henry Hayes Lockwood graduate from West Point?

Union General Henry Hayes Lockwood graduated from West point in 1836. He was ranked 22nd among his graduating class of cadets numbering 49. He is best known for his performance at the Battle of Gettysburg.


What prompted Union General Henry W. Halleck to move troops to Chattanooga Tennessee in June of 1862?

Major General Henry W. Halleck decided it was time to move against Chattanooga in early June of 1862. He had received rumors that Confederate troops were beginning to form a concentration there.

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When did Confederate General Francis Henry Gilmer graduate from West Point?

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When did Confederate General Henry Brevard Davidson graduate from West Point?

Confederate General Henry Brevard Davidson graduated from West Point in 1853. He ranked 33rd among his graduating class of cadets that numbered 52. Davidson saw action in the Western Theater of the US Civil ar. He served at the battle of Chickamauga and in the defense of Atlanta.


When did Confederate General Henry Harrison Walker graduate from West Point?

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Who drove the confederate forces from the Shenandoah valley?

General Philip Henry Sheridan


When was Henry Constantine Jennings born?

Henry Constantine Jennings was born in 1731.


When did Henry Constantine Jennings die?

Henry Constantine Jennings died in 1819.


When was Henry Constantine Richter born?

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When did Henry Constantine Richter die?

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Who was the Confederate commander of Fort Henry?

Brigadier General Loyd Tilghman was in command of the garrison at Fort Henry for the Confederates.