James Fleming Fagan
James Fleming Fagan (March 1, 1828 – September 1, 1893) was an American farmer, politician, and senior officer of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. His brigade distinguished itself in the Camden Expedition of 1864, helping to drive the U.S. Army's Seventh Corps from southwest Arkansas.
James F. Fagan | |
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Fagan in uniform, c. 1862 | |
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from Hot Spring, Montgomery and Saline counties | |
| In office November 5, 1860 – November 3, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | W. H. Hammond |
| Succeeded by | F. Leach |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Saline County | |
| In office November 1, 1852 – November 6, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | J. M. Willis D. Dodd |
| Succeeded by | A. R. Hockersmith |
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| Born | James Fleming Fagan March 1, 1828 Clark County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1893 (aged 65) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Malaria |
| Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W |
| Political party | American Party (from 1856) |
| Other political affiliations | Whig (until 1856) |
| Spouses | Mura Elisiff Beall
(m. 1851; died 1870)Elizabeth Mildred Ora Rapley
(m. 1873) |
| Relations | Samuel Adams (stepfather) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
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| Rank | Second Lieutenant (U.S.) Major-General (C.S.) |
| Unit | Company C, Arkansas Mounted Infantry Regiment |
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