Bushrod Johnson

Bushrod Rust Johnson (October 7, 1817 – September 12, 1880) was a teacher, university chancellor, and Confederate general in the American Civil War. October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... In education, teachers are those who teach students or pupils, often a course of study or a practical skill. ... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Largest... General is a military rank, in most nations the highest rank, although some nations have the higher rank of Field Marshal. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...

Johnson was born in Norwich, Ohio. He graduated from West Point in 1840 and fought in the Mexican War and the Seminole War. He was forced to resign from the Army in 1847 and became a teacher after being accused of selling contraband goods. Norwich is a village located in Muskingum County, Ohio. ... Alternate meanings: West Point (disambiguation). ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Mexican-American War was a war fought between the United States and Mexico between 1846 and 1848. ... Osceola, Seminole leader, detail from an 1838 lithograph The Seminole Wars were three wars or conflicts in Florida between the Seminole Native American tribe and the United States. ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1861, he joined the Confederate Army and as a brigadier general fought at the Battle of Fort Donelson, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Perryville, Battle of Stones River, Battle of Chickamauga, and Battle of Knoxville. This article is in need of attention. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Battle of Fort Donelson Conflict American Civil War Date February 11-16, 1862 Place Stewart County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Fort Donelson was a battle in the American Civil War. ... Battle of Shiloh Conflict American Civil War Date April 6-7, 1862 Place Hardin County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a major battle in the American Civil War, fought April 6–7, 1862, in southwestern Tennessee. ... Battle of Perryville Conflict American Civil War Date October 8, 1862 Place Boyle County, Kentucky Result Union strategic victory The Battle of Perryville was an important but largely neglected encounter in the American Civil War. ... Battle of Stones River Conflict American Civil War Date December 31, 1862 - January 2, 1863 Place Murfreesboro, Tennessee Result Both sides claim victory, but the Confederate Army withdraws The Battle of Stones River or Second Battle of Murfreesboro, was a battle fought in the American Civil War. ... Battle of Chickamauga Conflict American Civil War Date September 18-20, 1863 Place Catoosa County and Walker County, Georgia Result Confederate victory The Battle of Chickamauga marked the end of a Union offensive in the American Civil War in Catoosa County and Walker County, Georgia from September 18, 1863 to...

Promoted to Major General in 1864, Johnson commanded the section of trenches manned by the South Carolinian troops in the Battle of the Crater. They captured three stands of colors and 130 prisoners that day. His men spent the remainder of the siege in the lines, ending up at the Battle of White Oak Road and Battle of Five Forks. His division was shattered at Battle of Sayler's Creek on April 6, 1865, and he was paroled at Appomattox Court House without a command. Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A ditch with water can be used for drainage and irrigation. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,012,012 (26th)  - Density 51. ... Battle of the Crater Conflict American Civil War Date July 30, 1864 Place Petersburg, Virginia Result Confederate victory The Battle of the Crater was a battle of the American Civil War, part of the Siege of Petersburg. ... Battle of White Oak Road Conflict American Civil War Date March 31, 1865 Place Dinwiddie County Result Union victory The Battle of White Oak Road set the stage for the Confederate defeat at the Battle of Five Forks the following day. ... Battle of Five Forks Conflict American Civil War Date April 1, 1865 Place Dinwiddie County Result Union victory The Battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, was the final Union offensive in the American Civil War. ... Battle of Saylers Creek Conflict American Civil War Date April 6, 1865 Place Amelia, Prince Edward & Nottoway Counties, Virginia Result Union victory The Battle of Saylers Creek (also known as Sailors Creek, Hillsman Farm, or Lockett Farm) was fought April 6, 1865, southwest of Petersburg, Virginia, in... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... The McLean house Appomattox Court House is a historic village located three miles (5 km) east of Appomattox, Virginia, famous as the site of the Battle of Appomattox Court House and containing the house of Wilmer McLean, where the surrender of the Confederate Army under Robert E. Lee to Union...

Johnson returned to teaching to become a professor and chancellor of the University of Nashville. He then retired to a farm in Brighton, Illinois, where he died in 1880. He is buried in Old City Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee. Brighton is a village located in Jersey County, Illinois. ... Downtown Nashville at dusk, viewed from the Gateway Bridge Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. ...

References

• Eicher, John H., & Eicher, David J.: Civil War High Commands, Stanford University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8047-3641-3