John Dunlap Stevenson
John Dunlap Stevenson (June 8, 1821 – January 22, 1897) was an American attorney, politician, and soldier in the U.S. Army in two wars. He was a brigadier general of volunteers during the American Civil War. In 1866 he was nominated and confirmed for appointment as brevet major general of volunteers.
John Dunlap Stevenson | |
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Stevenson as colonel. | |
| Born | June 8, 1821 Staunton, Virginia |
| Died | January 22, 1897 (aged 75) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Buried | Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1847, 1861–1870 |
| Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Commands held | 7th Missouri Infantry Regiment 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, XVII Corps 30th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War
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| Other work | Law |
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