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Civil War Timeline Chronology for July 19
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July 19 , 1863
Daniel Harvey Hill replaces William Hardee in command of the Second Corps of the Army of Tennessee
William Hardee
Daniel Harvey Hill
July 19 , 1863
While crossing the Ohio River into Kentucky at Buffington Island, John Hunt Morgan's raiders stumble onto a fortified position. Federals manage to kill or wound 120 and capture 700 men and most of the rest return to Ohio to find an alternate crossing.
Ohio Kentucky
John Hunt Morgan
July 19 , 1866
Tennessee ratifies the 14th Amendment. This quick ratification meant Tennessee would not suffer under 2nd Reconstruction
Tennessee
14th Amendment
July 19 , 1868
3rd Reconstruction Act is passed over the veto of President Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson
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