John D. Imboden
John Daniel Imboden (/ɪmˈboʊdɛn/; February 16, 1823 – August 15, 1895), American lawyer, Virginia state legislator, and a Confederate army general. During the American Civil War, he commanded an irregular cavalry force. After the war, he resumed practicing law, became a writer, and was active in land development founding the town of Damascus, Virginia.
John D. Imboden | |
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John Daniel Imboden photo taken in the 1860s | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Augusta County district | |
| In office December 3, 1855 – December 6, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Absalom Koiner |
| Succeeded by | J. Marshall McCue |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Augusta County district | |
| In office December 2, 1850 – December 4, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh W. Sheffey |
| Succeeded by | James H. Skinner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1823 Staunton, Virginia, US |
| Died | August 15, 1895 (aged 72) Damascus, Virginia, US |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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