John W. Frazer

John Wesley Frazer
John Wesley Frazer
Born(1827-01-06)January 6, 1827
Hardin County, Tennessee
DiedMarch 16, 1906(1906-03-16) (aged 79)
New York City, New York
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
 Confederate States of America
Service / branch United States Army
 Confederate States Army
Years of service1849–61 (USA)
1861–65 (CSA)
Rank Captain (USA)
Brigadier General (CSA)
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War

John Wesley Frazer (January 6, 1827 – March 16, 1906) was an American soldier, planter, and businessman. He was a career officer in the United States Army, and then served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War.

Frazer's most notable action during the Civil War was when he surrendered the Cumberland Gap and was captured in the autumn of 1863. He was held as a prisoner of war until after hostilities ended in the spring of 1865, and then took up work in farming and business.