John Bratton
John Bratton (March 7, 1831 – January 12, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, as well as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He rose from private to brigadier general and led a regiment and brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia in several important battles in both the Eastern Theater and Western Theater during the war.
John Bratton | |
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John Bratton | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district | |
| In office December 8, 1884 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Evins |
| Succeeded by | William H. Perry |
| 21st Comptroller General of South Carolina | |
| In office November 30, 1880 – December 1, 1882 | |
| Governor | Johnson Hagood |
| Preceded by | John C. Coit |
| Succeeded by | William E. Stoney |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from Fairfield County | |
| In office November 27, 1865 – September 21, 1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1831 Winnsboro, South Carolina |
| Died | January 12, 1898 (aged 66) Winnsboro, South Carolina |
| Resting place | St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | South Carolina College South Carolina Medical College |
| Profession | soldier, planter, doctor |
| Nickname | [Old] Reliable |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 6th South Carolina Infantry Bratton's Brigade |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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