James Birdseye McPherson
Killed during the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864, Commander of the Army of the Tennessee Major General James Birdseye McPherson was the … Read more
James Blair Steedman
Born on July 29, 1817, Steedman spent his youth in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he worked as a printer’s apprentice. At fifteen years of … Read more
James Ewell Brown “JEB” Stuart
February 6, 1833 – May 12, 1864 James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was one of the greatest cavalry commanders in American history. Popularly known … Read more
James Gillpatrick Blunt
July 21, 1826 – July 27, 1881 Major General James G. Blunt was a prominent Union officer who served in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of … Read more
James Longstreet
January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904 Lieutenant General James Longstreet was one of Robert E. Lee's most trusted subordinates. However, his action — … Read more
James Longstreet, Photo
About This Image Black and White Photograph, James Longstreet Source and Copyright Medium Black and White Photograph Source Library of Congress Prints and Photographs … Read more
James Mitchell Ashley
November 14, 1824 – September 16, 1896 James M. Ashley was a five-term Ohio Congressman and Radical Republican leader who introduced the House proposal … Read more
James Monroe Trotter
February 7, 1842–February 26, 1892 Born on February 7, 1842 (some sources state that he was born on November 8, 1842 or on February … Read more
Jefferson Davis Quick Facts
Full Name: Jefferson Finis Davis Birth Location: Christian County, Kentucky (now part of Todd County) Parents: Samuel Emory and Jane (Cook) Davis Education: Jefferson … Read more