John Brough
September 17, 1811–August 29, 1865 Born on September 17, 1811, in Marietta, Ohio, John Brough had a difficult childhood. His father died when Brough … Read more
John Buchanan Floyd
June 1, 1806 – August 26, 1863 A political appointee with little military experience prior to the American Civil War, Brigadier-General John B. Floyd … Read more
John Buford, Jr.
March 4, 1826 – December 16, 1863 A prominent Union cavalry officer, Major General John Buford is credited with choosing the ground upon which … Read more
John Cabell Breckinridge
January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875 U.S. Vice-president John C. Breckinridge was an American political leader who represented Kentucky in the U.S. House … Read more
John Charles Fremont
January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890 John C. Fremont was a famous American explorer, U.S. Senator from California, and controversial political general who … Read more
John Clifford Pemberton
August 10, 1814 – July 13, 1881 Vilified by Northerners for leaving the U.S. Army to fight for the South, and by Southerners for … Read more
John Fulton Reynolds
September 20, 1820 – July 1, 1863 One of the Union's leading general officers, Major General John F. Reynolds was killed during the first … Read more
John Gray Foster
May 27, 1823 – September 2, 1874 A prominent general officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, John G. Foster served … Read more
John Henry Grate
1845–1949 John Henry Grate served in the 6th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and served as the commander of Ohio’s … Read more
John James McCook (Lawyer)
May 25, 1845 – September 17, 1911 A member of the famed "Fighting McCooks," Captain John James McCook participated in the Battles of Perryville, … Read more