12 Facts About Goode Bryan

Goode Bryan was a planter, politician, military officer, and American Civil War general in the Confederate States Army.

Goode Bryan's brigade played a prominent role during the Battle of the Wilderness, fighting stubbornly until exhausting its ammunition.

Goode Bryan was appointed to the United States Military Academy, graduating 25th of 36 in the Class of 1834.

Goode Bryan was appointed a brevet second lieutenant in the 5th US Infantry.

Goode Bryan later moved to Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and studied law.

Goode Bryan briefly entered politics, serving in the Alabama general assembly in 1843.

In June 1846, Bryan joined the 1st Alabama Volunteer Infantry as its major.

Goode Bryan married Anna Twiggs, daughter of a prominent Virginia planter.

Goode Bryan served as a delegate to the Georgia secession convention in 1861.

Goode Bryan was promoted to brigadier general on August 29,1863, to replace the deceased Paul Jones Semmes and commanded the brigade during the Mine Run Campaign.

In September 1863, Goode Bryan's Brigade traveled with James Longstreet to Georgia to reinforce the Army of Tennessee and they fought in the Battle of Chickamauga and the Knoxville Campaign.

Goode Bryan fought at Cold Harbor and the beginning of the Siege of Petersburg.