Albert Pike Albert Pike in Freemason insignia by Mathew Brady Born (1809-08-15)August 15, 1809 Boston, Massachusetts Died April 2, 1891(1891-04-02) (aged 81) Washington, D.C. Place of burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Allegiance United States Confederate States Service/branch United States Volunteers Confederate States Army Years of service 1846–47 (USA) 1861–62 (CSA) Rank Captain (USA) Brigadier-General (CSA) Battles/wars Mexican–American War American Civil War