John C. Breckinridge
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| John Cabell Breckinridge | |
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| Personal | |
| Date & Place of Birth | January 21, 1821 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Parents | Joseph Cabell Breckinridge Mary Clay Smith |
| Religion | |
| Spouse | Mary Cyrene Burch Breckinridge |
| Children | John Cabell Breckinridge Clifton Rodes Breckinridge Frances Breckinridge John Witherspoon Breckinridge Mary Breckinridge Maltby |
| Date & Place of Death | May 17, 1875 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Place of Burial | Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Kentucky |
| Military | |
| Education | Centre College Danville, Kentucky, Class of 1838 |
| Branch of Service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of Service | 1861-1865 |
| Highest rank awarded | Major General |
| Commands held | 1st Kentucky Brigade |
| Battles participated in | Shiloh Stones River Chickamauga Chattanooga New Market Cold Harbor |
| Post-war career | Lawyer |
