James Patrick Major

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James Patrick Major
May 14, 1836(1836-05-14)May 8, 1877 (aged 40)

James Patrick Major
Place of birth Fayette, Missouri
Place of death Austin, Texas
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Rank Brigadier General
Battles/wars American Civil War
*Battle of Wilson's Creek
*Vicksburg Campaign
*Red River Campaign
Relations Governor of Louisiana Paul Octave Hébert (brother-in-law)

James Patrick Major (May 14, 1836May 8, 1877) was a career U.S. Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War.

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