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          John Brown Gordon was of Scots descent and was born on the farm of his parents Zachariah Gordon and his wife in Upson County, Georgia..

          John B. Gordon

          Confederate Lieutienant general

          John Brown Gordon

          Gordon in uniform, c. 1862

          In office
          March 4, 1873 – May 26, 1880
          Preceded byJoshua Hill
          Succeeded byJoseph E.

          Brown

          In office
          March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1897
          Preceded byJoseph E. Brown
          Succeeded byAlexander S. Clay
          In office
          November 9, 1886 – November 8, 1890
          Preceded byHenry D.

          McDaniel

          Succeeded byWilliam J. Northen
          Born(1832-02-06)February 6, 1832
          Upson County, Georgia, U.S.
          DiedJanuary 9, 1904(1904-01-09) (aged 71)
          Miami, Florida, U.S.
          Political partyDemocratic
          Spouse

          Rebecca "Fanny" Haralson

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          (m. 1854)​
          Children6
          Signature
          AllegianceConfederate States
          Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
          Years of service1861–1865
          RankMajor General
          CommandsSecond Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
          Battles/warsAmerican Civil War