What Happened on April 6, 1865

Historical Events

Battle of High Bridge, fought near Farmville, Virginia (Appomattox Campaign), inconclusive result (US Civil War)

Battle of Sayler's Creek

Battle of Sayler's Creek, fought near Farmville, Virginia (Appomattox Campaign), 1/4 of General Robert E. Lee's army cut off, Union victory (US Civil War)

Events in 1865

Famous Deaths

Colonel Reuben B Boston, US Confederate cavalry, killed in action during Battle of High Bridge in Farmville, Virginia at 30
John Austin Wharton, American lawyer and Major General (Confederate Army), dies at 36

Died in 1865 1865 Highlights