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Claudius W. Sears

Confederate Army general

Died when: 73 years 99 days (879 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Claudius W. Sears

Claudius Wistar Sears (November 8, 1817 – February 15, 1891) was a United States Army officer, an educator, and a Confederate general during the American Civil War.

During the war, Sears was part of the Confederate garrison that was captured following the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863, and would be wounded twice in combat.

After the conflict he returned to teaching.


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