LEWIS, Joseph Horace

Confederate

Born: October 29 1824, Barren Cty KY

Died: July 6 1904, Scott Cty KY

Pre-War Profession: Lawyer, politician

War Service: September 1861 organized 6th Kentucky Col., Shiloh, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, September 1863 Brig. Gen., commanded the Orphan Brigade/Breckenridge's Divn at Missionary Ridge, Atlanta campaign, brigade was then mounted and served in Wheeler's corps, Carolinas campaign, President Davis' escort in his flight.

Post War: Lawyer, politician, US congressman, judge.