K. M. Van Zandt

Khleber Miller Van Zandt (November 7, 1836 – March 19, 1930) was an American politician, lawyer, merchant, and banker who served as the ninth commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans from 1919 to 1921.

Early life and education Van Zandt was born on November 7, 1836. His father was Isaac Van Zandt.

Career Van Zandt settled in Fort Worth in 1865, and operated a dry-goods business and later became president of both a construction company and a bank, the Fort Worth National Bank.

Personal life and death The 1860 census shows that Van Zandt enslaved nine individuals. After the American Civil War he joined in the United Confederate Veterans (U.C.V.), serving as the commander of the First Brigade, Texas Division and the Commander of the Army of Trans-Mississippi. In 1919, he was elected the ninth Commander-In-Chief of the U.C.V.. Van Zandt died on March 19, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas.