Mackall, William Whann b. January 18, 1817 d. August 12, 1891 Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. Born in the District of Columbia, he graduated from the US Military Academy in 1837 and was commissioned an officer in the 1st US Artillery. He distinguished himself in the Seminole War, Mexican War and at the start of the Civil War declined promotion to Lieutenant Colonel to serve in the Confederate Army. Commissioned a Lieutenant Colonel on the staff of General Albert Sidney Johnston, he was promoted Brigadier General in 1862. He was assigned to the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Lewinsville Presbyterian Cemetery, McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
b. January 18, 1817 d. August 12, 1891