John McCausland

For the Irish politician, see John McCausland (politician).
John McCausland Jr.
Born(1836-09-13)September 13, 1836
St Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1927(1927-01-22) (aged 90)
Point Pleasant, West Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Henderson, West Virginia, U.S.
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch Confederate States Army
Service years1861–1865
RankBrigadier general
Commands 36th Virginia Infantry
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
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John McCausland Jr. (September 13, 1836 – January 22, 1927) was a brigadier general in the Confederate army, famous for the ransom of Hagerstown, Maryland and the razing of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania during the American Civil War.

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