John Gregg (Texas politician)

John Gregg (September 28, 1828 October 7, 1864) was an American politician who served as a deputy from Texas to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1862. He served as a brigade commander officer of the Confederate States Army and was killed in action during the Siege of Petersburg.

John Gregg
John Gregg during the American Civil War
Deputy from Texas
to the Provisional Congress
of the Confederate States
In office
February 4, 1861  February 17, 1862
Preceded byNew constituency
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
Personal details
Born(1828-09-28)September 28, 1828
Lawrence County, Alabama, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 1864(1864-10-07) (aged 36)
Henrico County, Virginia
Resting placeOdd Fellows Cemetery,
Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S.
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1864
Rank Brigadier general
Commands Texas Brigade
Battles/wars
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