Joseph Finegan
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Joseph Finegan, sometimes Finnegan (November 17, 1814 – October 29, 1885), was an American businessman and brigadier general for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. From 1862 to 1864 he commanded Confederate forces operating in Middle and East Florida, ultimately leading the Confederate victory at the Battle of Olustee, the state's only major battle. He subsequently led the Florida Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia until near the end of the war.
Joseph Finegan | |
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Born | (1814-11-17)November 17, 1814 Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, U.K. |
Died | October 29, 1885(1885-10-29) (aged 71) Rutledge, Florida, U.S. |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1862–65 |
Rank | Brigadier general (CSA) |
Commands held | Florida Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Before the war, Finegan was a politician, attorney, lumber mill operator, slave owner, and railroad builder. He returned to business after the war, and worked as a cotton broker.