After the war , he was the commander of the trans - Mississippi division of the United Confederate Veterans .
During the American Civil War of 1861 - 1865 , Van Zandt served in the Confederate States Army .
After the war , Van Zandt was the Van Zandt of the trans - Mississippi division of the United Confederate Veterans .
During the American Civil War of 1861 - 1865 , Van Zandt served in the Confederate States Army .