George E. Pickett By akroberts 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
