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John Singleton Mosby (December 6, 1833 – May 30, 1916), also known by his nickname " Gray Ghost ", was an American military officer who was a Confederate army cavalry battalion commander in the American Civil War.
- 1861–1865
- Confederate States Army
Dec 22, 2021 · A Confederate colonel and scout who led raids against Union cavalry in Virginia. He formed and recruited his own unit, the Partisan Rangers, and was mentored by J. E. B. Stuart. He disbanded his troops on April 21, 1865, after the war, and became a lawyer and writer.
Mar 27, 2024 · John Singleton Mosby (born Dec. 6, 1833, Edgemont, Va., U.S.—died May 30, 1916, Washington, D.C.) was a Confederate ranger whose guerrilla band frequently attacked and disrupted Union supply lines in Virginia and Maryland during the American Civil War. Reared near Charlottesville, Va., Mosby entered the University of Virginia in 1849 and ...
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Learn about the life and achievements of John Singleton Mosby, also known as "The Gray Ghost," a Confederate cavalry officer and spy. Find out how he became a hero, a Republican, and a friend of Ulysses S. Grant.
Dec 6, 2013 · Learn about John S. Mosby, the "Gray Ghost" of the Civil War, who was a lawyer, a ranger, a friend of Grant, and a diplomat. Explore his story and his legacy through objects, sites, and media at the National Museum of American History.
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Of the three leaders Colonel John S. Mosby (1833-1916) was, perhaps, the most romantic figure. In the South his dashing exploits made him one of the great heroes of the "Lost Cause."
Learn about John S. Mosby, the Confederate colonel who led a band of partisan rangers in northern Virginia during the Civil War. Find out how he scouted for Stuart, harassed Sheridan, and refused to surrender.
