For the Irish politician, see John McCausland (politician).
John McCausland, Jr.
Born
(1836-09-13)September 13, 1836 St Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Died
January 22, 1927(1927-01-22) (aged 90) Point Pleasant, West Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Henderson, West Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance
Confederate States of America
Service/branch
Confederate States Army
Years of service
1861–1865
Rank
Brigadier general
Commands held
36th Virginia Infantry
Battles/wars
American Civil War
Battle of Fort Donelson
Battle of Charleston (1862)
Valley Campaigns of 1864
Siege of Petersburg
Battle of Five Forks
Appomattox Campaign
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rushed to the battlefield. In late July, Early sent Brigadier General JohnMcCausland on a northern raid that resulted in the burning of the town of Chambersburg...
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the District of Columbia. He also sent some cavalry under Brig. Gen. JohnMcCausland to Washington's western side. Knowing that he lacked sufficient strength...
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his agent Robert McCausland “as an acknowledgment for the faithful service he has done me”, and the bequest allowed the McCauslands to establish themselves...