John J. Jones (general)

John J. Jones (December 25, 1828 – February 13, 1868) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Biography

Jones was born on December 25, 1828, in Wales. His father was a minister of the Calvinist Methodist Church.[1] John Jones eventually migrated to the United States of America, settling in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Jones volunteered for the American Civil War and enlisted as Private in the 46th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment in 1861, being commissioned as its Lieutenant Colonel in October. He took part in several battles and commanded the regiment on numerous occasions, including the battles of Shiloh and Corinth.[2] When the war ended he was brevetted Colonel.[3]

Jones died on February 13, 1868.

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See also

References
  1. "Biographical Sketches" (PDF). South Central Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
  2. "Lieut. Col. John J. Jones". Complete History of the 46th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
  3. Complete history of the 46th Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Bailey & Ankeny, printers. 1866. p. 3. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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