James J. Andrews

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1862

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James J. Andrews, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. The Great Locomotive Chase (Andrews' Raid)

   1862

   Role: Civilian scout and raid leader

   1. 1April 12, 1862 · Big Shanty, GeorgiaTheft at Big Shanty

      Union volunteers stole locomotive The General at Big Shanty, Georgia, on April 12, 1862, during a breakfast stop.

   2. 2April 12, 1862 · Big Shanty, GeorgiaPursuit by Fuller

      Conductor William Fuller chased the stolen train on foot, handcar, and locomotives Yonah and Texas.

   3. 3April 12, 1862 · Ringgold, GeorgiaAbandonment Near Ringgold

      Raiders abandoned the General near Ringgold, Georgia, due to fuel shortage, scattering as they were captured.

Sources

1. Great Locomotive Chase Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
2. James J. Andrews Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-04