James Morrison Hawes

James Morrison Hawes
Born(1824-01-07)January 7, 1824
Lexington, Kentucky
DiedNovember 22, 1889(1889-11-22) (aged 65)
Covington, Kentucky
Place of burial
Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
AllegianceUnited States of America
Confederate States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army
Confederate States Army
Years of service1844–1861 (USA)
1861–1865 (CSA)
Rank Captain (USA)
Brigadier General (CSA)
Unit2nd U.S. Dragoons
CommandsChief of Cavalry,
Western Department (CSA)
Battles / warsMexican–American War

Utah Expedition
American Civil War

RelationsFather, Richard Hawes
Uncle, Albert Gallatin Hawes
Other workHardware merchant

James Morrison Hawes (January 7, 1824 – November 22, 1889) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War.