Fraser, John Wesley CSA

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FRAZER, John Wesley CSA


Born January 6 1827, Hardin Cty TN
Died March 31 1906, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1849, garrison duty, resigned March 1861
War Service 1861 Capt. of CSA infantry, Lt. Col. of 8th Alabama, Col. of 28th Alabama, Kentucky campaign, May 1863 Brig. Gen., commanded a brigade in eastern Tennessee, Cumberland Gap, surrendered the garrison, commission rejected by the Senate, imprisoned at Fort Warren until the end of the War.
Post War Career Planter, businessman.