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John Hunt Morgan

Confederate General John Hunt Morgan

Profession: Confederate General

Nationality:
United States of America
American

Biography: Confederate cavalry commander who led the notorious Morgan's Raid into the Union states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia during the American Civil War.

Born: June 1, 1825
Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Star Sign: Gemini

Died: September 4, 1864 (aged 39)
Cause of Death: Killed in battle by Union troops at Greeneville, Tennessee

Historical Events

  • 1862-07-09 Confederate General John Hunt Morgan captures Tompkinsville, Kentucky
  • 1862-07-17 John Hunt Morgan's confederate cavalry raid reaches Cynthiana, Kentucky
  • 1862-08-12 Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his raiders capture Gallatin, Texas
  • 1863-07-09 Confederate General John Hunt Morgan begins "Morgan's Raid", his cavalry aid into Indiana by leading 2,100 men across the Ohio river
  • 1863-07-26 Battle of Salineville: Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and 364 troops surrender to Union forces after a 17-day unauthorized raid through Indiana and Ohio