Joseph Andrew Jackson Lightburn
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Joseph Andrew Jackson Lightburn (September 21, 1824 – May 17, 1901) was a West Virginia farmer, soldier and Baptist Minister, most famous for his service as a Union general during the American Civil War.
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Born | (1824-09-21)September 21, 1824 Webster, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | May 17, 1901(1901-05-17) (aged 76) Broad Run, West Virginia, US |
Place of burial | Broad Run Baptist Church Cemetery, Lightburn, West Virginia |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846-1851 1861-1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | 4th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Other work | Baptist minister, farmer |
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