Brown, John Matthews

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A Confederate soldier during the Civil War, John Matthews Brown fought with the 22nd Virginia Infantry in 1861 and enlisted the next year in the 1st Rockbridge Artillery of General Stonewall Jackson's brigade.

Brown participated in the Valley Campaign, the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Battle of Appomattox Court House. While at the surrender of General Robert E. Lee on April 9, 1865, Brown was paroled that day at Appomattox, Virginia. Following the war, he moved to Austin, Texas, where he was adjutant for the United Confederate Veterans' John B. Hood Camp.

From the description of Brown, John M., reminiscences, 1911-1913 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 761957819

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Active 1913

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