John D. Imboden
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John Daniel Imboden
photo taken in the 1860s |
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| Born |
February 16, 1823 Staunton, Virginia |
| Died | August 15, 1895 (aged 72) Damascus, Virginia |
| Place of burial | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Service/branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Battles/wars | |
| Other work | lawyer, writer |
John Daniel Imboden (/ɪmˈboʊdɛn/; February 16, 1823 – August 15, 1895), American lawyer, Virginia state legislator and a Confederate army general. During the American Civil War, he commanded an irregular cavalry force. After the war, he resumed practicing law, became a writer, and was active in land development founding the town of Damascus, Virginia.
Imboden was born near Staunton, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley to George William Imboden (1793-1875) and Isabella Wunderlich who had eleven children. His father participated in the War of 1812. Imboden started his education in a county school, then in 1841-1842 he attended Washington College. He found employment as a teacher at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind in Staunton. Later, he studied law, was admitted to the Virginia bar, and entered into partnership with William Frazier to create a law firm. In December 1844, Imboden became a member of the Staunton Masonic lodge, Number 13, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (A.F. & A.M.) He enrolled in Virginia's militia and was among founders of the Staunton Light Artillery. Despite having no military training, Imboden received a commission as captain in the Staunton Artillery of the Virginia State Militia on November 28, 1859. As an advocate of state rights, Imboden was twice elected to the House of Delegates of the Virginia General Assembly.
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