St.
John Richardson Liddell
Confederate
States of America
Brigadier General |
Served |
1861- 1865 (C. S. A.) |
Military
Rank
Date |
Brigadier General (C. S. A.)
July 1862 |
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Born
Location |
September 6, 1815
Woodville, Mississippi |
Died
Location |
February 14, 1870
Black River on riverboat |
Cause |
Murdered |
Age |
65 |
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Education |
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Profession |
U. S. Military Academy |
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Spouse |
Mary Metcalfe Roper |
Children |
9 |
Plantation |
Llanada |
Religion |
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Burial |
Liddell Family Cemetery
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St. John Richardson Liddell
He was in the Army of Tennessee.
He had class with PTG Beauregard in the Academy.
He was shot and killed while traveling on a river boat by the Jones' father and sons. A mob in turn killed the Jones' father and sons.
He grew up near Woodville and had class with Jeff Davis. He, Davis, was also raised near Woodville.
St. John's son Willie was killed during the civil war.
He was captured at Battle of Spanish Fort.
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