John D. Imboden | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Augusta County district | |
In office December 3, 1855 – December 6, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Absalom Koiner |
Succeeded by | J. Marshall McCue |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Augusta County district | |
In office December 2, 1850 – December 4, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Hugh W. Sheffey |
Succeeded by | James H. Skinner |
Personal details | |
Born | Staunton, Virginia, US | February 16, 1823
Died | August 15, 1895 Damascus, Virginia, US | (aged 72)
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Daniel Imboden (/ɪmˈboʊdɛn/; February 16, 1823 – August 15, 1895), American lawyer, Virginia state legislator, and a Confederate army general. During the American Civil War, he commanded an irregular cavalry force. After the war, he resumed practicing law, became a writer, and was active in land development founding the town of Damascus, Virginia.