LEWIS, William Gaston

Confederate

Born: September 3 1835, Rocky Mount NC

Died: January 7 1901, Goldsboro NC

Pre-War Profession: Teacher, surveyor, railroad engineer.

War Service: April 1861 Lt. in 1st North Carolina, Big Bethel, Maj. in 33rd North Carolina, New Berne, Lt. Col. of 43rd North Carolina, Second Winchester, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Mine Run, Plymouth NC, Petersburg, May 1864 Brig. Gen., commanded Lewis's Bde/Early's Divn in Early's Washington raid, Shenandoah Valley campaign, Petersburg, Appomattox campaign (w,c).

Post War: Civil engineer