The New Student's Reference Work/Ewell, Richard Stoddert

Ewell (ū′ĕl), Richard Stoddert, a Confederate general, was born at Georgetown,
GENERAL EWELL D. C. in 1817, served in Mexico and against the Apaches, and was actively engaged throughout the Civil War. In 1862 he distinguished himself under Jackson, losing a leg near Bull Run in August; and, having been promoted to lieutenant-general, he served gallantly at Winchester, Gettysburg and the Wilderness. At Sailor's Creek, however, he was captured, with his entire force, April 6, 1865. He died at Springfield, Tenn., Jan. 25, 1872.