Full Name: James Longstreet Born: January 8, 1821 Place of Birth: Edgefield District, South Carolina North or South: South Other Professions: He was in Indian campaigns, the Mexican War, and resigned in June, 1861, He was an Insurance agent, a lottery supervisor, a US minister to Turkey, and he wrote memoirs. War Service Highlights: He was in command of I Corps of Army of Northern Virginia. Nickname: "Old Pete" Died: January 2, 1904 Place of Death: Gainsville, Georgia Interesting Facts: At age 12, his father died and his family moved to Somerville, Alabama. He became a close advisor to R. E. Lee. He was critized by many former Confederates, but then got back with his book, From Manassas to Appomattox. He also had a talent for defensive fighting and he showed it.