BEE, Hamilton Prioleau

Confederate

Born: July 22 1822, Charleston SC

Died: October 3 1897, San Antonio TX

Pre-War Profession: Civil servant, Mexican War, politician

War Service: 1861 Brig. Gen. of militia, March 1862 Brig. Gen. in the Confederate Army, administrative duties at Brownsville TX, commanded a cavalry brigade in Red River campaign, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill (w), commanded a division of cavalry under Wharton.

Post War:  Lived in Mexico returned to US.