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David Gregg McIntosh
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David Gregg McIntosh
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| Born | March 16, 1836 |
| Died | October 16, 1916 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
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 Confederate States Army |
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 Lieutenant Colonel (CSA) |
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American Civil War |
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David Gregg McIntosh (March 16, 1836 – October 16, 1916) was an important soldier during the American Civil War. He was an artillery officer for the Confederate States. He was born in South Carolina and became a lawyer before the war.
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David Gregg McIntosh's Life
Early Life and Joining the Army
David McIntosh went to St. David's Academy. He finished college at South Carolina College in 1855. After college, he studied law and became a lawyer. He also joined a local army group called the militia.
When South Carolina left the United States in 1860, David McIntosh joined the army. In 1861, he became a captain. He fought in his first battle at Vienna, Virginia.
Fighting in the Civil War
In 1862, his group became the Pee Dee Light Artillery. He fought in many battles, including the Peninsula Campaign, the Battle of Harpers Ferry, and the Battle of Antietam. He also fought at the Battle of Fredericksburg.
In March 1863, McIntosh was promoted to major. He was given command of a group of artillery units called a battalion. He led his battalion in battles like Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. He also fought at Bristoe Station and Mine Run.
In February 1864, McIntosh became a lieutenant-colonel. He led his battalion in the Overland Campaign, including the Battle of the Wilderness. He also fought during the Siege of Petersburg. He was hurt a little at the Battle of the Crater. Soon after, he was wounded again at the Battle of Weldon Railroad.
End of the War and Later Life
McIntosh was with his battalion at the Battle of Appomattox Court House in April 1865. This was a major defeat for the Confederates. Knowing the Confederate army was about to surrender, McIntosh tried to join other Confederate forces. He even tried to help Confederate President Jefferson Davis escape. However, the war ended when all Confederate armies surrendered.
After the war, McIntosh went back to being a lawyer. He practiced law in Towson, Maryland. He eventually became the head of the Maryland state bar association. He also wrote a paper about the Battle of Chancellorsville.
David Gregg McIntosh lived until 1916. He died in Towson, Maryland. He is buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
Family
David Gregg McIntosh was married to Virginia Pegram. Her brothers were Confederate Generals John Pegram and William J. Pegram. William Pegram was also a famous artillery officer, just like McIntosh.
McIntosh's son, David Gregg McIntosh, Jr. (1877-1940), also became involved in politics. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate.
