{⋆★⋆} BG Chambliss, John R. Jr.

John Randolph Chambliss Jr.​

Born: January 23, 1833

Birthplace: Hicksford Plantation, Greenville County, Virginia

Father: Colonel John Randolph Chambliss Sr. 1809 – 1875

(Buried: Chambliss Family Cemetery, Emporia, Virginia)​

Mother: Sarah John Rives Blow

Wife: Emaline Ann Turner 1832 – 1904

(Buried: Chambliss Family Cemetery, Emporia, Virginia)​

Children:

William Hood Chambliss 1854 – 1925​

(Buried: Emporia Cemetery Emporia Virginia)​

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Mary Chambliss Bailey 1857 – 1882​

(Buried: Chambliss Family Cemetery Emporia Virginia)​

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Turner Randolph Chambliss 1861 – 1940​

(Buried: Emporia Cemetery Emporia Virginia)​

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Anna Lee Chambliss 1863 – 1875​

(Buried: Chambliss Family Cemetery Emporia Virginia)​

Education:

1853: Graduated from West Point Military Academy (31st​ in class)​

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Occupation:

1853 – 1854: Brevet 2nd​ Lt. United States Army Mounted Riflemen​

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1854: Resigned from United States Army on March 4th​​

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1854 – 1861: Planter in Hicksford, Virginia​

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1856 – 1861: Major and Aide to Governor of Virginia​

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1858 – 1861: Served in Virginia State Militia rising to Colonel​

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1859 – 1861: Major and Brigade Inspector, Commonwealth of Virginia​

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Civil War Career:

1861 – 1864: Colonel of 13th​ Virginia Cavalry​

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1861 – 1862: Served in the Department south of the James River​

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1862: In Command of Cavalry Forces on Rappahannock River​

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1863: Participated in the Battle of Brandy Station, Virginia​

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1863: Participated in the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania​

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1863: Participated in the Bristoe Campaign, Virginia​

1864: Brigadier General of Confederate Army, Cavalry​

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1864: Killed during the Battle of Charles City Road​

Died: August 16, 1864

Place of Death: Henrico County, Virginia

Cause of Death: Shot through the body

Age at time of Death: 31 years old

Burial Place: Chambliss Family Cemetery, Emporia, Virginia

 

[Pollaco]

He succeeded the wounded "Rooney" Lee in brigade command at Brandy Station. He led this unit apparently as a colonel through Aldie, Middleburg, Gettysburg and into the Bristoe Campaign, then He was promoted to Brigadier.

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy weekend (January 23rd) Birthday Brig. General John R. Chambliss! Salutes remembering General Chambliss on his birthday weekend.

 

[Pollaco]

For his performances on the Rappahannock between Warrenton and Frdricksburg while commanding the 13th Vitginia, 2nd North Carolina,and the 61st Virginia Chambliss got a commendation from Robert E. Lee and was later assigned to Rooney Lee's brigade.

 

[Pollaco]

His father, Col. John Chambliss Sr, was a Confederate Congressman. Just before joining the Confederate army Chambliss was an aide to the governor.

 

[Pollaco]

For his performances on the Rappahannock between Warrenton and Frdricksburg while commanding the 13th Vitginia, 2nd North Carolina,and the 61st Virginia Chambliss got a commendation from Robert E. Lee and was later assigned to Rooney Lee's brigade.

He was again commended for bravery on the Rappahanock several months later, this time by Lee and Stuart.He and about 50 men drove back 2 squadrons of Federal Cavalry at Beverly Ford and took a number of prisoners. This was in April 1863.

 

[Pollaco]

There were 15 future Civil War generals in his West Point class including John Hood, Phil Sheridan, and James McPherson.

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy Birthday General Chambliss remembering you on your birthday!

 

[Pollaco]

Happy Birthday as well General Chsmbliss.