George Doherty Johnston

George Doherty Johnston (May 30, 1832 – December 8, 1910) was a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.

George Doherty Johnston
Born(1832-05-30)May 30, 1832
Hillsborough, North Carolina
DiedDecember 8, 1910(1910-12-08) (aged 78)
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Place of burial
Greenwood Cemetery Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–65
RankBrigadier General
Commands held 25th Alabama Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Other workPolitician; Educator

Early life

George Doherty Johnston was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina. In 1834, his father moved the family to Greensboro, Alabama, where he died less than a year later. His mother then moved the family to Marion, Alabama. Johnston received his education from private tutors before attending Howard College.

He then studied law at Cumberland School of Law at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. After graduation, he returned home and began his practice in Marion. Johnson was elected mayor of Marion in 1856 and to the state legislature in 1857.[1]

Civil War

Johnston joined the Confederate Army as second lieutenant of Company G of the 4th Alabama Infantry Regiment. Johnston fought with this unit at the First Battle of Bull Run. In January 1862, Johnston was commissioned major of the 25th Alabama Infantry Regiment. In September 1863 he was promoted to colonel of the same regiment.

Johnston was wounded in the leg at the Battle of Ezra Church two days after promotion to brigadier general. He was on crutches during the Franklin-Nashville Campaign and he took command of Brigadier General William Andrew Quarles' Brigade following the Battle of Franklin. Johnston took part in every battle of the Army of Tennessee from the Battle of Shiloh to the Battle of Bentonville.[2]

Post-war career

Johnston served as commandant of cadets at The University of Alabama following the War. He then moved to South Carolina to serve as superintendent of the South Carolina Military Academy (now The Citadel). He was appointed by President Grover Cleveland to the position of United States Civil Service Commissioner. He was elected to the state senate after returning to live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.[3]

Death

Johnston died in Tuscaloosa on December 8, 1910 and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Tuscaloosa.[3]

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See also

Notes
  1. Warner, p. 160
  2. Warner, p. 160-61
  3. Warner, p. 161

References
  • Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, Civil War High Commands. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 978-0-8047-3641-1.
  • Sifakis, Stewart. Who Was Who in the Civil War. New York: Facts On File, 1988. ISBN 978-0-8160-1055-4.
  • Warner, Ezra J. Generals in Gray: Lives of the Confederate Commanders. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1959. ISBN 978-0-8071-0823-9.
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