Joseph Andrew Jackson Lightburn | |
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Born | Webster, Pennsylvania, US | September 21, 1824
Died | May 17, 1901 Broad Run, West Virginia, US | (aged 76)
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 | 4th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Other work | Baptist minister, farmer |
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.