John Bratton
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For the American Tin Pan Alley composer and theatrical producer, see John W. Bratton. For the boxer, see Johnny Bratton.
John Bratton (March 7, 1831 – January 12, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He rose from private to brigadier general and led a regiment and brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia in several important battles in both the Eastern Theater and Western Theater during the war.
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John Bratton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district | |
In office December 8, 1884 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | John H. Evins |
Succeeded by | William H. Perry |
21st Comptroller General of South Carolina | |
In office November 30, 1880 – December 1, 1882 | |
Governor | Johnson Hagood |
Preceded by | John C. Coit |
Succeeded by | William E. Stoney |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from Fairfield County | |
In office November 27, 1865 – September 21, 1866 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1831-03-07)March 7, 1831 Winnsboro, South Carolina |
Died | January 12, 1898(1898-01-12) (aged 66) Winnsboro, South Carolina |
Resting place | St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | South Carolina College South Carolina Medical College |
Profession | soldier, planter, doctor |
Nickname | [Old] Reliable[1] |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–65 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 6th South Carolina Infantry Bratton's Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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