Timeline: George E. Pickett | Timetoast

Jan 16, 1825

Born in Richmond, Virginia

George E. PIckett was born January 16, 1825 in Richmond, Virginia.
Period: Mar 28, 1846 to Oct 17, 1848

Serves in the Mexican War
Period: Apr 25, 1846 to Aug 8, 1848

Served in the Mexican War
May 10, 1846

Graduated from West Point MIlitary Academy
Jun 1, 1849

Promoted to first lieutenant in the 9th U.S. Infantry
Nov 1, 1851

His wife Sally MInge and his newborn daughter die in Texas
Apr 5, 1855

Promoted to captain in the 9th U.S. Infantry
Jul 20, 1857

He and his second wife have a son, James Tilton Pickett. Soon after, his second wide dies.
Period: Jan 15, 1861 to Aug 25, 1865

Confederate general during the American Civil War
Apr 2, 1862

Fought in the Battle of Williamsburg
Period: May 4, 1862 to Jun 16, 1862

Wins command of a brigade in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
Jun 20, 1862

Fought in the Battle of Seven PInes
Sep 12, 1862

Promoted to major general in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
Nov 6, 1862

Confederate victory at Fredericksburg
Jul 3, 1863

Participates in Pickett's Charge
Sep 15, 1863

Married his third wife, LaSalle Corbell, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Petersburg
Feb 6, 1864

Fails in his attempt to take the coastal city of New Berne, North Carolina
May 25, 1864

Rejoins his old division in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
Apr 1, 1865

His group of Confederates are defeated. Pickett is removed from his command.
Jul 30, 1875

Died in Norfolk, Virginia at the age of 50