James Ewell Brown Stuart (1833-1864)

Born in Patrick County Virginia, in 1833
Called Jeb Stuart
Was a U.S. Cavalry officer until the start of the Civil War
Joined the Confederate Cavalry at the outbreak of the Civil War
Was considered by Lee, "the eyes of the army"
Road completely around Gen McClellan's Army of the Potomac in June of 1862
The information generated by this recon helped The Army of Northern Virginia defeat Gen McClellan in the Seven Days' Battle
Raided Gen Pope's headquarters and took a list of Popes troop positions, which helped Lee win the Second Battle of Bull Run
Promoted to Major General in July of 1862, and given command of Cavalry, in the Army of Northern Virginia
Was a major reason for Confederate success in the battles of Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville
Arrived late to the Battle of Gettysburg, causing Lee not to have adequate knowledge of federal positions or troop numbers
Was fatally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern, on May 10, 1864, and died two days later

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