Robert Chilton

Robert Chilton Historical Figure Nationality: United States (Confederate States, 1861-1865) Year of Birth: 1815 Year of Death: 1879 Cause of Death: Stroke Occupation: Soldier, Businessman Parents: William Chilton, Sarah Powell Spouse: Laura Mason Children: Three Professional Affiliations: Columbus Manufacturing Company Military Branch: United States Army 1837–1861, incl. Mexican-American War Confederate Army 1861–1865 Fictional Appearances: Southern Victory POD: September 10, 1862 Appearance(s): American Front Type of Appearance: Direct Nationality: Confederate States Military Branch: Army of Northern Virginia (War of Secession)

Robert Hall Chilton (February 25, 1815 – February 18, 1879) was an officer in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War, and a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served as Chief of Staff for the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee for much of the war.

Robert Chilton in Southern Victory

Robert Chilton was a colonel in the Confederate Army during the War of Secession. Chilton was attached to the Army of Northern Virginia and was adjutant to General Robert E. Lee during Lee's Philadelphia campaign in the fall of 1862. After hearing that Thomas Jackson had turned the Army of the Potomac's right flank at the Battle of Camp Hill, Chilton and Lee discussed plans to exploit the victory and end the war. Chilton had an extremely low opinion of George McClellan - as did just about everyone.