He also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War , dying shortly after its conclusion .
James Heyward Trapier ( November 24 , 1815 -- December 21 , 1865 ) was a career United States Army officer who fought during the Mexican -- American War .
James Heyward Trapier also served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War , dying shortly after its conclusion .
James Heyward Trapier ( November 24 , 1815 -- December 21 , 1865 ) was a career United States Army officer who fought during the Mexican -- American War .