Josiah Gorgas

Confederate army general (1818-1883).

Born July 1st, 1818 in Dauphin County.

Died May 15th, 1883 at 64 years old in Tuscaloosa.

Occupations
academic, army officer, military personnel
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner