Joseph E. Johnston
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| Joseph Eggleston Johnston | |
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| Personal | |
| Date & Place of Birth | February 3, 1807 Farmville, Virginia |
| Parents | Peter Johnston Mary Wood Johnston |
| Religion | |
| Spouse | Lydia McLane |
| Children | none |
| Date & Place of Death | March 21, 1891 New York City |
| Place of Burial | Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland |
| Military | |
| Education | United States Military Academy West Point, New York Class of 1829, rank 13th |
| Branch of Service | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of Service | 1829–37; 1838–61 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Highest rank awarded | Brigadier General (USA) General (CSA) |
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| Post-war career | Railroad executive United States Congressman, Virginia 1879-1881 |
