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David A. Weisiger

Confederate States Army brigadier general

Died when: 80 years 62 days (962 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

David A. Weisiger

David Addison Weisiger (December 23, 1818 – February 23, 1899) was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War (Civil War).Weisiger served as a second lieutenant in the 1st Virginia Volunteers, an infantry regiment, during the Mexican–American War.

After the war, he became a leading businessman in Petersburg, Virginia.Between 1853 and 1860, he served in the 39th Virginia Militia Regiment, rising from captain to colonel.

After the Civil War, he was a bank cashier at Petersburg, Virginia and a businessman at Richmond, Virginia.


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