PARSONS, Mosby Monroe

Confederate

Born: May 21 1822, Charlottesville VA

Died: August 15 1865, near China, Mexico

Pre-War Profession: Lawyer, Mexican War, politician

War Service: 1861 commanded a division of the Missouri State Guard, Carthage, Springfield, Elkhorn Tavern, November 1862 Brig. Gen., commanded the Missouri Divn in Red River campaign, Pleasant Hill, April 1864 named Maj. Gen. by Kirby Smith (never confirmed), Price's raid into Missouri.

Post War: Fled to Mexico, joined Imperialist forces, probably killed by Republican irregulars