John A. Wharton

For the Texian, see John Austin Wharton (died 1838).
John Austin Wharton
Born(1828-07-03)July 3, 1828
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1865(1865-04-06) (aged 36)
Houston, Texas
Place of burial
Texas State Cemetery
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch Confederate States Army
Service years1861–1865
RankMajor General
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

John Austin Wharton (July 3, 1828 – April 6, 1865) was a lawyer, plantation owner, and Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was one of the Confederacy's best tactical cavalry commanders.

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