Historical records matching Col. (CSA), George Smith Patton, Sr.
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About Col. (CSA), George Smith Patton, Sr.
Wikipedia of Colonel George S. Patton
Note: Col. Patton is the grandfather of his namesake, General George S. Patton, III, of WWII fame. Wikipedia, General George S. Patton
George Smith Patton (1833–1864), was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, graduated from Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Class of 1852, second in a class of 24. After graduation, George Smith Patton studied law and practiced in Charleston, Virginia (now West Virginia). When the American Civil War broke out, he served in the 22nd Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States of America.
Colonel George S. Patton was killed during the Battle of Opequon. The Confederate Congress had promoted Colonel Patton to brigadier general; however, at the time, he had already died of battle wounds, so that the promotion was never official.
Patton, George S. BATTLE UNIT NAME: 22nd Regiment, Virginia Infantry (1st Kanawha Regiment) SIDE: Confederacy COMPANY: F&S SOLDIER'S RANK IN: Captain SOLDIER'S RANK OUT: Colonel ALTERNATE NAME: George S./Patten FILM NUMBER: M382 ROLL 42 PLAQUE NUMBER: NOTES: General Note - Original filed under George S./Patten Company Note - H Battle Unit Note - (1st Kanawha Regiment)
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Col. (CSA), George Smith Patton, Sr.'s Timeline
1833 |
June 26, 1833
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Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States
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1856 |
September 30, 1856
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Charleston, Kanawha, Virginia, United States
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1857 |
December 10, 1857
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Virginia, United States
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1860 |
June 16, 1860
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Virginia, United States
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1864 |
February 23, 1864
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Richmond, Henrico , Virginia, United States
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September 25, 1864
Age 31
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Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, United States
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September 25, 1864
Age 31
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Stonewall Confederate Cemetery, Winchester, Frederick County , Virginia, United States
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