Jubal Anderson Early
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Jubal Anderson Early (1816-1894) - Born 3 Nov 1816, Franklin County, Virginia. Died 2 Mar 1894, Lynchburg, Virginia..
In the spring of 1833 he received, through his Congressman an appointment as cadet in the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was admitted in Jun 1833 and graduated with the Class of 1837 in Jun 1837, 18th in a class of 50.
He was appointed Second Lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Artillery, and was assigned to Company "E," which afterward became celebrated as Sherman's battery. In August, 1837 he was ordered to Fortress Monroe to drill recruits which were being sent to Florida, where the Seminole War was still in progress. From Fortress Monroe he sailed for Florida and landed at Tampa Bay in October, 1837. He was assigned to the command of the company and went through the campaign of 1837-8 under General Jessup.
Father: Joab Early (-1870)
Mother: Ruth Hairston (-1832)
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