James Heyward Trapier | |
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 James Heyward Trapier | |
| Born | November 24, 1815 Georgetown County, South Carolina |
| Died | December 21, 1865 (aged 50) Georgetown, South Carolina |
| Buried | Prince George Winyah Churchyard, Georgetown, South Carolina |
| Allegiance |  United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service |  United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1838–48 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant (USA)Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles / wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
James Heyward Trapier (November 24, 1815 – December 21, 1865) was a career United States Army officer who fought during the Mexican–American War. He also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, dying shortly after its conclusion.