John Adams (Confederate Army officer)
John Adams (July 1, 1825 – November 30, 1864) was an officer in the United States Army. With the onset of the American Civil War, he resigned his commission and joined the Confederate States Army, rising to the rank of brigadier general before being killed in action.
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| Born | July 1, 1825 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1864 (aged 39) Franklin, Tennessee |
| Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | U.S. Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1846–61 (USA) 1861–64 (CSA) |
| Rank | Captain (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Commands held | 1st Kentucky Cavalry Adams's Brigade |
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