Ewell, RICHARD STODDERT

Ewell, RICHARD STODDERT, Confederate soldier, was born in Georgetown, D.C., in 1817, served in Mexico and against the Apaches, and was actively engaged throughout the civil war. In 1862 he fought with distinction under Jackson, losing a leg near Bull Run in August; and, having been promoted lieutenant-general, he served gallantly at Winchester, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness. At Sailor's Creek, however, he was captured, with his entire force, 6th April 1865. He died 25th January 1872.