| George S. Patton, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1833 Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Died | September 19, 1864 (age 31) Winchester, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States of America CSA |
| Service/branch | United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1852-1864 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 22nd Virginia Infantry |
| Commands held | 22nd Virginia Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War: *Battle of Scary Creek *Third Battle of Winchester † |
| Relations | Waller T. Patton (brother) George S. Patton (grandson) |
George S. Patton, Sr. was a Confederate Colonel during the American Civil War. He is famous for being the grandfather of World War II hero George S. Patton. He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, graduated from Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Class of 1852, second in a class of 24. After graduation, George Smith Patton studied law and practiced in Charleston, Virginia (now West Virginia). When the American Civil War broke out, he served in the 22nd Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States of America. He was killed at the Battle of Opequon, also known as the Third Battle of Winchester. The Confederate Congress had promoted Colonel Patton to brigadier general; however, at the time, he had already died of battle wounds, so that promotion was never official. He was married to Susan Thornton Glassell. One of their grandsons was World War II hero George S. Patton.