Generale der Unionsarmee
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Die Namen der Generale sind nach der amerikanischen Zitierweise angeführt, so sind z.B. die Generale
„DERVEER, Ferdinand van“ oder „STEINWEHR, Adolph Wilhelm August Friedrich, Baron von“
unter „VAN DERVEER, Ferdinand“  bzw. „VON STEINWEHR, Baron Adolph Wilhelm August Friedrich“ zu finden.

 

Abbreviations:
(w)	wounded
(mw)	mortally wounded
(k)	killed
(c)	captured

 

 

HACKLEMAN, Pleasant Adam
Born 15 November 1814, Franklin Cty IN
Died 3 October 1862, Corinth MS
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, judge, clerk of the state house of representatives.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 16th Indiana, Ball's Bluff, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, battle of Corinth (mw).

 

 

 

 

HALLECK, Henry Wager
Born 16 January 1815, Westernville NY
Died 9 January 1872, Louisville KY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1839, instructor at West Point, author, Mexican war, secretary of state of California, lawyer.
War Service Maj. Gen. in Regular Army (August 1861), relieved Fremont as commander of the Dept of the Missouri,
expanded to the Dept of the Mississippi, advance on Corinth, 1862 General in chief, became chief of staff when Grant became General in chief.
Post War Career Army service, commanded Depts of the Pacific and the South.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMBLIN, Joseph Eldridge
Born 13 January 1828, Yarmouth (?) MA
Died 3 July 1870, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Insurance broker.
War Service May 1861 1st Lt. in 5th New York, Big Bethel, Capt., Maj. in 65th New York, Peninsula campaign, Lt. Col., Maryland campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, May 1863 Col., Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/VI Corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Third Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek (w), commanded 3rd Bde/1st Divn/VI Corps at Hatcher's Run, Sayler's Creek, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 19 October 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Insurance broker, served in NY National Guard.

 

 

 

HAMILTON, Andrew Jackson
Born 28 January1815, Huntsville AL
Died 11 April 1875, Austin TX
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician, US congressman from Texas.
War Service 1861 fled from Texas to Mexico then to US, military governor of Texas,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - expired March 1863, reappointed September 1863, resigned June 1865.
Post War Career Governor of Texas, supreme court judge.

 

 

 

 

 

HAMILTON, Charles Smith
Born 16 November 1822, Westernville NY
Died 17 April 1891, Milwaukee WI
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1843, garrison duty, Mexican war, resigned 1853, ran a flour mill.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 3rd Wisconsin, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Shenandoah Valley campaign, commanded 3rd Divn/III Corps in Peninsula campaign, Yorktown, relieved by McClellan, commanded a 3rd Divn/Army of the Mississippi at Iuka, Corinth, September 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, April 1863 resigned.
Post War Career Manufacturer, US marshal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAMILTON, Schuyler
Born 25 July 1822, New York NY
Died 8 March 1903, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1841, frontier duty, instructor at West Point, Mexican war, resigned 1855, farmer.
War Service April 1861 Pvt. in 7th New York National Guard, staff colonel in Scott's staff, assistant chief of staff to Halleck in St Louis,
November 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1stDivn at New Madrid and Island No 10,
commanded 3rd Divn in advance on Corinth, contracted malaria and went on sick leave,
September 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, resigned for health reasons February 1863.

 

 

 

 

 

HAMLIN, Cyrus
Born 26 April 1839, Hampden ME
Died 28 August 1867, New Orleans LA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service April 1862 Capt. on Fremont's staff, Cross Keys, February 1863 Col. of 80th US Colored Infantry,
garrison duty at Port Hudson, commanded a district in Louisiana,
December 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer, carpetbagger, died of yellow fever.

 

 

 

 

HAMMOND, William Alexander
Born 28 August 1828, Annapolis MD
Died 5 January 1900, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Entered US army as an assistant surgeon 1849, frontier service, West Point, resigned 1859, college professor.
War Service May 1861 joined the army as assistant surgeon, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. in Regular Army and Surgeon General,
dismissed following a court martial arising from disputes with Stanton.
Post War Career Doctor, writer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANCOCK, Winfield Scott
Born 14 February 1824, Montgomery Square PA
Died 9 February 1886, Governor's Is. NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1844, frontier duty, Mexican war, Kansas war, Utah expedition, quartermaster service.
War Service September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1stBde/2nd Divn/IV Corps in Peninsula, Seven Days, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/VI Corps at Antietam, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn/II Corps at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, commanded II Corps at Gettysburg (w), Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg,
August 1864 Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, commanded Dept of West Virginia. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, commanded Dept. of the East, US presidential candidate in 1880.

 

 

 

 

HARDIE, James Allen
Born 5 May 1823, New York NY
Died 14 December 1876, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1843, West Point instructor, Indian campaigns, adjutant general of the Dept. of Oregon.
War Service September 1861 Lt. Col. and aide to McClellan, adjutant to Army of the Potomac, Peninsula campaign, Maryland campaign, headquarters duty at Fredericksburg, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - not submitted to the Senate,
duties as assistant adjutant general and inspector general.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 3 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, inspector general.

 

 

 

 

HARDIN, Martin Davis
Born 26 June 1837, Jacksonville IL
Died 12 December 1923, St Augustine FL
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1859, artillery duty in Oregon.
War Service May 1861 1st Lt. and aide to Henry Hunt in Peninsula campaign, Groveton, Second Bull Run(w),
September 1862 Col. of 12th Pennsylvania Reserves, Gettysburg, Bristoe Station, Mine Run, December 1863 wounded while on picket duty, wounded at North Anna River, July 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Washington defences during Early's raid.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1870, lawyer, active in veterans' affairs, writer.

 

 

 

 

 

HARDING, Abner Clark
Born 10 February 1807, East Hampton CT
Died 19 July 1874, Monmouth IL
Pre-War Profession Businessman, lawyer, politician.
War Service 1862 Pvt. in 83rd Illinois, August 1862 Col., garrison duty at Fort Donelson in 1863,
successfully defended it from an attack by Forrest and Wheeler,
March 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, June 1863 resigned due to poor eyesight.
Post War Career US congressman.

 

 

 

 

 

HARKER, Charles Garrison
Born 2 December 1835, Swedesboro NJ
Died 27 June 1864, Kennesaw Mountain GA
Pre-War Profession Retail clerk, graduated West Point 1858, duty in Oregon and Washington territories.
War Service 1861 served in a camp of instruction, November 1861 Col. of 65th Ohio, Shiloh,
commanded 20th Bde/6th Divn/II Corps at Perryville, commanded 3rd Bde/1st Divn/XIV Corps at Stone's River,
commanded 3rd Bde/1st Divn/XXI Corps at Chickamauga, september 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/IV Corps in Atlanta campaign, Kennesaw Mountain (mw).

 

 

 

 

HARLAND, Edward
Born 24 June 1832, Norwich CT
Died 9 March 1915, Norwich CT
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 3rd Connecticut, First Manassas, October 1861 Col. of 8th Connecticut,
Burnside's North Carolina expedition, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/IX Corps at South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded districts in North Carolina.
Post War Career Lawyer, politician, judge, bank president.

 

 

 

 

 

HARNEY, William Selby         
Born 27 August 1800, Haysboro TN
Died 9 May 1889, Orlando FL
Pre-War Profession 1818 commissioned into US Army, Creek and Seminole wars, Mexican war, fought Indians,
involved in the San Juan Is affair, commanded Dept of the West in St Louis.
War Service 1861 Brig. Gen. in Regular Army (since 1858),
reached agreement with Sterling Price not to interfere with Missouri State Guard,
suspected of Southern sympathies, May 1861 relieved of command, retired 1863.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.

 

 

 

 

HARRIS, Thomas Maley
Born 17 June 1817, Wood Cty VA
Died 30 September 1906, Harrisville WV
Pre-War Profession Doctor
War Service March 1861 helped recruit 10th West Virginia - Lt. Col., May 1862 Col., Shenandoah Valley campaign,
served in West Virginia, Cloyd's Mountain, commanded a brigade opposing Early's Washington raid,
Third Winchester, Cedar Creek, Petersburg, March 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Appomattox.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 19 October 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 2 April 1865.
Post War Career Army service, served on commission that tried Lincoln's assassins, politician, pension agent, author.

 

 

 

 

HARROW, William
Born 14 November 1822, Winchester KY
Died 27 September 1872, New Albany IN
Pre-War Profession Lawyer (reported to be a colleague of Lincoln).
War Service April 1861 Capt. in 14th Indiana, served in West Virginia, Maj. Lt. Col., April 1862 Col., Antietam,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/II Corps at Gettysburg, Mine Run,
commanded 4th Divn/XV Corps in Atlanta campaign, had no assignments after September 1864, resigned April 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer.

 

 

 

 

 

HARTRANFT, John Frederick
Born 16 December 1830, Fagleysville PA
Died 17 October 1889, Norristown PA
Pre-War Profession Civil engineer, deputy sheriff, lawyer, militia colonel.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 4th Pennsylvania, served with Franklin at First Bull Run after his regiment refused to fight - Medal of Honor, November 1861 Col. of 51st Pennsylvania, Burnside's North Carolina expedition, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/IX Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania, May 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn/IX Corps at Petersburg, Ft Stedman,
provost marshal at the trial of Lincoln's assassins. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 25 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, auditor general, governor, postmaster, port collector.

 

 

 

HARTSUFF, George Lucas
Born 28 May 1830, Tyre NY
Died 16 May 1874, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1852, Seminole war, instructor at West Point.
War Service 1861 Capt. at Fort Pickens, chief of staff to Rosecrans in West Virginia, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/III Corps in Second Bull Run campaign, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/I Corps at South Mountain,
Antietam (w), November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded XIII Corps, incapacitated by wounds,
commanded defences at Bermuda Hundred during the Petersburg campaign, commanded Dist. of Nottaway.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in adjutant general's department, retired 1871.

 

 

 

 

HASCALL, Milo Smith
Born 5 August 1829, LeRoy NY
Died 30 August 1904, Oak Park IL
Pre-War Profession Clerk, teacher, graduated West Point 1852, artillery service, resigned 1853,
railroad contractor, lawyer, district attorney, court clerk.
War Service 1861 aide to Gen. T A Morris, June 1861 Col. of 17th Indiana, served in West Virginia, commanded 15th Bde/6th Divn/II Corps
in the advance on Corinth, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/1stDivn/XIV Corps at Stone's River,
commanded Dist of Indiana, Knoxville, commanded 2nd Divn/XXIII Corps in Atlanta campaign, October 1864 resigned.
Post War Career Banker, realtor.

 

 

 

 

 

HASKIN, Joseph Abel
Born 21 June 1818, Troy NY
Died 3 August 1874, Oswego NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1839, service in Maine, Mexican war, recruiting, quartermaster duty, garrison duty.
War Service 1861 Capt. in 1st US Artillery, surrendered the arsenal at Baton Rouge, garrison duty, Maj. in 3rd US Artillery, defences of Washington, opposed Early's raid, August 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers. Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, commanded harbor posts, retired 1870.

 

 

 

 

 

HATCH, Edward
Born 22 December 1832, Bangor ME
Died 11 April 1889, Fort Robinson NE
Pre-War Profession Lumber dealer, seaman.
War Service August 1861 Capt. in 2nd Iowa Cavalry, Col., New Madrid, Island No 10, siege and later battle of Corinth,
served in Grierson's raid, raided in North Alabama and Tennessee (w), April 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded a 5th Divn/Cavalry Corps in Hood's Franklin and Nashville campaign.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867.
Post War Career Army service, commanded Dept of the Southwest.

 

 

 

 

HATCH, John Porter
Born 9 January 1822, Oswego NY
Died 12 April 1901, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1845, Mexican war, garrison duty.
War Service September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded cavalry in Shenandoah Valley campaign,
commanded 1st Divn/III Corps at Second Bull Run and Chantilly, commanded 1st Divn/I Corps at South Mountain (w) – Medal of Honor, administrative duties, commanded Dists and Depts in the South.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in the cavalry, fought Indians, retired 1883.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAUPT, Herman
Born 26 March 1817, Philadelphia PA
Died 14 December 1905, on a train in New Jersey
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1835, resigned 3 months later, railroad engineer,
college professor, railroad superintendent, railroad director.
War Service 1862 US railroad superintendent, April 1862 Col. as aide to McDowell, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
later refused the appointment as he wished to be able to conduct private business, resigned 1863.
Post War Career Railroad engineer, railroad manager.

 

 

 

 

 

HAWKINS, John Parker
Born 29 September 1830, Indianapolis IN
Died 7 February 1914, Indianapolis IN
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1852, quartermaster duty.
War Service 1861 commissary duty in Missouri and in the Army of the Tennessee,
April 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dist. of Northeastern Louisiana,
commanded 1st Divn USCT in garrison, siege of Mobile.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 30 June 1865.
Post War Career Army service in Subsistence Department, retired 1894.

 

 

 

 

HAWLEY, Joseph Roswell
Born 31 October 1826, Scotland Cty NC
Died 18 March 1905, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician, newspaper editor.
War Service April 1861 Capt. in 1st Connecticut, First Manassas, Lt. Col. of 7th Connecticut, Port Royal, Ft Pulaski,
June 1862 Col., Morris Is., Olustee, September 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/X Corps at Petersburg, commanded a district in North Carolina. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 28 September 1865.
Post War Career Governor of Connecticut, US congressman, US senator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAYES, Joseph
Born 14 September 1835, South Berwick ME
Died 19 August 1912, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Banker, civil engineer, real estate broker.
War Service August 1861 Maj. in 18th Massachusetts, Peninsula campaign, Lt. Col., Antietam, Fredericksburg,
March 1863 Col., Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness (w), May 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Petersburg,
captured in a raid on the Weldon Railroad, exchanged February 1865, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/V Corps in Appomattox campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Mining businessman, broker.

 

 

 

 

HAYES, Rutherford Birchard
Born 4 October 1822, Delaware OH
Died 17 January 1893, Fremont OH
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician.
War Service June 1861 Maj. of 23rd Ohio, South Mountain (w), October 1862 Col.,
commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/Army of West Virginia in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek,
October 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, garrison duty. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career US congressman, governor of Ohio, US President.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAYNIE, Isham Nicholas
Born 18 November 1824, Dover TN
Died 22 May 1868, Springfield IL
Pre-War Profession Farm laborer, lawyer, Mexican war, politician, judge.
War Service November 1861 recruited 48th Illinois - Col., Columbus KY, Fts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh (w),
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - lapsed March 1863,
commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, resigned March 1863.
Post War Career Lawyer, adjutant general of Illinois.

 

 

 

 

HAYS, Alexander
Born 8 July 1819, Franklin PA
Died 5 May 1864, Wilderness VA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1844, Mexican war, resigned 1848, gold prospector, construction engineer.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 16th US Infantry, October 1861 Col. of 63rd Pennsylvania, Peninsula campaign,
Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Bull Run (w), September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
Washington defences, commanded 3rd Divn/III Corps at Gettysburg, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/II Corps at Wilderness (k).
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 5 May 1864.

 

 

 

 

 

HAYS, William
Born 9 May 1819, Richmond VA
Died 7 February 1875, Fort Independence MA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1840, artillery duty, Mexican war, garrison duty, Seminole war.
War Service September 1861 Lt. Col., served in Washington defences, commanded a brigade of horse artillery in Peninsula campaign,
commanded reserve artillery at Antietam, Fredericksburg, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/II Corps at Chancellorsville (w,c), released within weeks, Gettysburg, provost marshal in New York,
commanded 2nd Divn/II Corps at Petersburg, relieved of his position for being asleep on duty days before Appomattox.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service.

 

 

 

 

HAZEN, William Babcock
Born 27 September 1830, West Hartford VT
Died 16 January 1887, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1855, frontier service in Oregon and Texas, instructor at West Point.
War Service 1861 Capt. of 8th US Infantry, October 1861 Col. of 41st Ohio, commanded 19th Bde/4th Divn at Shiloh, Perryville,
commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XIV Corps at Stone's River, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Tullahoma,
commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XXI Corps at Chickamauga, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/IV Corps at Chattanooga, Knoxville, Atlanta campaign, commanded 2nd Divn/XV Corps, March to the Sea, December 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, fought Indians, observer in Franco-Prussian war.

 

 

 

HECKMAN, Charles Adam
Born 3 December 1822, Easton PA
Died 14 January 1896, Germantown PA
Pre-War Profession Hardware clerk, Mexican war, railroad conductor.
War Service October 1861 Lt. Col. of 9th New Jersey, Burnside's North Carolina expedition, February 1862 Col.,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, defences of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Drewry's Bluff (c),
exchanged September 1864, commanded 2nd Divn/XVIII Corps at Ft Harrison, relieved of duty March 1865.
Post War Career Railroad dispatcher.

 

 

 

 

HEINTZELMAN, Samuel Peter
Born 30 September 1805, Manheim PA
Died 1 May 1880, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1826, garrison duty, recruiting, quartermaster service, Mexican war.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 17th US Infantry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded 3rd Divn at First Bull Run (w), May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded III Corps at Yorktown, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Manassas, commanded in Washington defences, court martial duty.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 31 May 1862, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1869, businessman.

 

 

 

 

HERRON, Francis Jay
Born 17 February 1837, Pittsburgh PA
Died 8 January 1902, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Bank clerk, banker, militia officer.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 1st Iowa, Wilson's Creek, Lt. Col. of 9th Iowa, Pea Ridge (w,c) - Medal of Honor,
July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Prairie Grove, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded Herron's Divn/XIII Corps in the Vicksburg campaign, commanded Northern Dist. of Louisiana.
Post War Career Lawyer, US marshal, secretary of state for Louisiana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HINCKS, Edward Winslow
Born 30 May 1830, Bucksport ME
Died 14 February 1894, Cambridge MA
Pre-War Profession Printer, politician.
War Service April 1861 2nd Lt. in 2nd US Cavalry, Lt. Col. of 8th Massachusetts, May 1861 Col.,
August 1861 Col. of 19th Massachusetts, Ball's Bluff, Peninsula campaign, Glendale (w), Antietam (w),
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, court martial and recruiting duty, prison camp commander,
commanded 3rd Divn/XVIII Corps (a Negro division) at Petersburg, draft and recruitment duties.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1870, governor of soldiers' homes.

 

 

 

HITCHCOCK, Ethan Allen
Born 18 May 1798, Vergennes VT
Died 5 August 1870, Sparta GA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1817, author, resigned 1855, student of philosophy.
War Service February 1862 appointed Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commissioner of the exchange of prisoners.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1867.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOBSON, Edward Henry
Born 11 July 1825, Greensburg KY
Died 14 September 1901, Cleveland OH
Pre-War Profession Merchant, Mexican war, bank president.
War Service 1861 recruited 13th (Union) Kentucky, January 1862 Col., Shiloh (w), served in Kentucky, Buffington's Is OH,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, captured by John Hunt Morgan June 1864, commanded in Kentucky.
Post War Career Collector of inland revenue, active in the Republican Party.

 

 

 

 

 

HOLT, Joseph
Born 6 January 1807, Breckinridge Cty KY
Died 1 August 1894, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, newspaper editor, politician, commissioner of patents, US postmaster general, US secretary of war.
War Service September 1862 appointed judge advocate general with rank of Col.,
June 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service as judge advocate general, retired 1875.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOOKER, Joseph
Born 13 November 1814, Hadley MA
Died 31 October 1879, Garden City NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1837, Seminole war, adjutant at West Point, Mexican war, resigned US army 1853, farmer,
served in California state militia.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Washington defences,
commanded 2nd Divn/III Corps in Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, Second Manassas,
May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded I Corps at South Mountain, Antietam,
commanded Center Grand Divn at Fredericksburg, commanded Army of the Potomac at Chancellorsville,
relieved of command before Gettysburg at his own request when he didn't receive the reinforcements that he asked for,
commanded XI and XII Corps in the West, commanded XX Corps at Lookout Mountain, Atlanta campaign,
requested to be relieved when he didn't get the command of the Army of the Tennessee after McPherson's death, had no more field command.
                                                      Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
                                                      Post War Career Army service, retired in 1868 due to invalidity.

 

 

HOVEY, Alvin Peterson
Born 6 September 1821, nr Mt Vernon IN
Died 23 November 1891, Indianapolis IN
Pre-War Profession Bricklayer, teacher, lawyer, judge, US district attorney.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 24th Indiana, Shiloh, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a Dist. in Eastern Arkansas, commanded 12th Divn/XIII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Champion's Hill, recruitment duty, served in the early part of the Atlanta campaign, commanded the Dist. of Indiana. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 4 July 1864.
Post War Career Lawyer, US minister to Peru, US congressman, governor.

 

 

 

 

HOVEY, Charles Edward
Born 26 April 1827, Thetford VT
Died 17 November 1897, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Teacher, school principal, superintendent of schools, founder of teachers university.
War Service 1861 organised 33rd Illinois - August 1861 Col., September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - not confirmed by Senate, Arkansas Post (w), resigned due to injury May 1863. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Pension lobbyist.

 

 

 

 

 

HOWARD, Oliver Otis
Born 8 November 1830, Leeds ME
Died 26 October 1909, Burlington VT
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1854, teacher of mathematics at West Point.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 3rd Maine, June 1861 resigned Regular commission, commanded 3rd Bde/3rd Divn at First Manassas, September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/II Corps in Peninsula campaign, Seven Pines (w) – Medal of Honor, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/II Corps at Antietam, commanded 2nd Divn/II Corps at Fredericksburg,
November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded XI Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Chattanooga,
commanded IV Corps in Atlanta campaign, commanded Army of the Tennessee in March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign,
December 1864 Brig. Gen. in Regular Army. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Headed the Freedmen's Bureau, helped establish Howard University, fought Indians, superintendent of West Point,
commanded the Division of the East, retired 1894, educator.

 

 

 

HOWE, Albion Parris
Born 13 March 1818, Standish ME
Died 25 January 1897, Cambridge MA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1841, instructor at West Point, Mexican war, frontier and garrison duty,
present at Harper's Ferry when John Brown arrived.
War Service 1861 Capt. in artillery, served under McClellan in Western Virginia, Peninsula campaign, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/IV Corps
in Seven Days, June 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/IV Corps at Second Manassas, South Mountain, Antietam, commanded 2nd Divn/VI Corps at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, commanded the Artillery depot in Washington.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. 13 U.S.A. March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 July 1865.
Post War Career Army service, served in honor guard over Lincoln's corpse, member of the commission which tried the conspirators, retired 1882.

 

 

 

HOWELL, Joshua Blackwood
Born 11 September 1806, nr Woodbury NJ
Died 14 September 1864, nr Petersburg VA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, BG in state militia.
War Service November 1861 Col. of 85th Pennsylvania, Washington defences, Peninsula campaign, New Berne, Goldsboro expedition, commanded a brigade in the siege of Charleston, Bermuda Hundred, killed following a fall from his horse,
September 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HUMPHREYS, Andrew Atkinson
Born 2 November 1810, Philadelphia PA
Died 27 December 1883, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1831, Seminole war, left the army for 2 years to be an engineer, rejoined as an engineer.
War Service August 1861 Maj. and aide to McClellan, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, topographical engineer in Peninsula campaign, commanded 3rd Divn/V Corps at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, commanded 2nd Divn/III Corps at Gettysburg,
July 1863 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, chief of staff to Meade, commanded II Corps after Hancock left field service at Petersburg, Appomattox. Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service as commander of the Corps of Engineers, author, retired 1879.

 

 

 

HUNT, Henry Jackson
Born 4 September 1819, Detroit Barracks MI
Died 11 February 1889, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1839, artillery service.
War Service May 1861 Maj. in 5th US Artillery, First Manassas, chief of artillery in Washington defences, commanded artillery reserve in Peninsula campaign, Malvern Hill, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, chief of artillery in Army of the Potomac, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, commanded siege operations at Petersburg.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 6 July 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in the artillery, retired 1883, governor of soldiers' home.

 

 

 

 

HUNT, Lewis Cass
Born 23 February 1824, Ft Howard, Green Bay WI
Died 6 September 1886, Ft Union NM
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1847, Mexican war, San Juan Is affair.
War Service 1861 Capt. in US 4th Infantry, Peninsula campaign, May 1862 Col. of 92nd New York, Seven Pines (w),
December 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Kinston and Goldsboro, commanded draft depots and other general commands.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in a number of frontier posts, died of dysentery.

 

 

 

 

 

HUNTER, David
Born 21 July 1802, District of Columbia
Died 2 February 1886, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1822, frontier duty.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 3rd US Cavalry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Divn at First Manassas,
August 1861 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the Western Dept following Fremont,
commanded Dept of the South, Secessionville, commanded Dept of West Virginia, resigned his command August 1864.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, presided over the commission that tried the conspirators in Lincoln's assassination, retired 1866.

 

 

 

 

HURLBUT, Stephen Augustus
Born 29 November 1815, Charleston SC
Died 27 March 1882, Lima, Peru
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Seminole war, politician.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 4th Divn/Army of the Tennessee at Shiloh,
advance on Corinth, garrison duty at Memphis, September 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dept of the Gulf.
Post War Career Commander in chief of GAR, minister to Colombia, US congressman, minister to Peru.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INGALLS, Rufus
Born 23 August 1818, Denmark ME
Died 15 January 1893, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1843, Mexican war, quartermaster service.
War Service September 1861 Lt. Col. and aide to McClellan, July 1862 chief quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac,
May 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, chief quartermaster of all armies around Richmond.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, quartermaster general, retired 1883.

 

 

 

 

JACKSON, Conrad Feger
Born 11 September 1813, Alsace PA
Died 13 December 1862, Fredericksburg VA
Pre-War Profession Militia officer, Mexican War, US Revenue officer, railroad employee.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 38th Pennsylvania (9th Pennsylvania Reserves),
Dranesville, Seven Days, July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded 3rd Bde/3rd Divn/III Corps at Second Bull Run, commanded 3rd Bde/3rd Divn/I Corps at Fredericksburg (k).

 

 

 

 

JACKSON, James Streshly
Born 27 September 1823, Fayette Cty KY
Died 8 October 1862, Perryville KY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican War, US congressman.
War Service December 1861 recruited 3rd Kentucky Cavalry - Col.,
July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 10th Divn/Army of the Ohio at Perryville (k).

 

 

 

 

 

JACKSON, Nathaniel James
Born 28 July 1818, Newburyport MA
Died 21 April 1892, Jamestown NY
Pre-War Profession Machinist, mill superintendent.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 1st Maine, September 1861 Col. of 5th Maine, Seven Days, Gaines' Mill (w), South Mountain, Antietam,
September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded draft rendezvous in New York,
commanded 1st Divn/XX Corps in March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.

 

 

 

JACKSON, Richard Henry
Born 14 July 1830, Kinnegad, Westmeath Cty, Ireland
Died 28 November 1892, Atlanta GA
Pre-War Profession Enlisted US Army 1851, served in Florida and on the frontier, 1859 commissioned 2nd Lt.
War Service 1861 1st Lt in 4th US Artillery, Ft Pickens, Pensacola, Capt., Lt. Col., siege of Charleston, chief of artillery in X Corps, commanded 2nd Divn/XXV Corps at Petersburg, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 1 January 1865, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 24 November 1865.
Post War Career Army service in the artillery.

 

 

 

JAMESON, Charles Davis
Born 24 February 1827, Orono ME
Died 6 November 1862, on a steamboat between Boston and Bangor
Pre-War Profession Lumber businessman, militia officer.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 2nd Maine, First Bull Run,
September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/III Corps in Peninsula campaign, Seven Pines,
contracted "camp fever" and returned to Maine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOHNSON, Andrew
Born 29 December 1808, Raleigh NC
Died 31 July 1875, Carter Cty TN
Pre-War Profession Tailor, politician, US congressman, governor of Tennessee, US senator.
War Service March 1862 military governor of Tennessee and appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, US Vice President.
Post War Career US President, US senator.

 

 

 

 

JOHNSON, Richard W.
Born 27 February 1827, nr Smithland KY
Died 21 April 1897, St Paul MN
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1849, frontier duty.
War Service October 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/McCook's Divn/Army of the Ohio,
forced to surrendered while pursuing John Hunt Morgan, exchanged in December 1862, commanded 2nd Divn/Army of the Cumberland
at Stone's River, commanded 2nd Divn/XX Corps at Chickamauga, commanded 1st Divn/XIV Corps at Chattanooga,
Atlanta campaign, New Hope Church (w), chief of cavalry in Military Division of the Mississippi, commanded 6th Divn at Nashville.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career College professor, author.

 

 

 

JONES, Patrick Henry
Born 20 November 1830, Cty Westmeath, Ireland
Died 23 July 1900, Staten Island NY
Pre-War Profession Emigrated to US 1840, lawyer.
War Service July 1861 2nd Lt. in 37th New York, 1st Lt., Maj., Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, Second Bull Run campaign,
October 1862 Col. of 154th New York, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville (w,c), exchanged October 1863, Missionary Ridge,
commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XX Corps in Atlanta campaign, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign,
December 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Post War Career Court clerk, postmaster, lawyer.

 

 

 

JUDAH, Henry Moses
Born 12 June 1821, Snow Hill MD
Died 14 January 1866, Plattsburg NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1843, Mexican War, served in the Pacific Northwest.
War Service September 1861 Col. of 4th California, acting inspector general of the Army of the Tennessee,
March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn/Army of West Tennessee in siege of Corinth,
acting inspector general of the Army of the Ohio, commanded 3rd Divn/XXIII Corps during Morgan's raid into Ohio,
served in administrative capacity for the rest of the War.
Post War Career Army service in garrison duty.

 

 

 

KANE, Thomas Leiper
Born 27 January 1822, Philadelphia PA
Died 26 December 1883, Philadelphia PA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, US commissioner, served with the Underground Railroad, associated with the Mormons.
War Service 1861 organised the 13th Pennsylvania Reserves (the "Bucktails", also known as the 42nd Pennsylvania)
- Lt. Col., Dranesville (w), Shenandoah Valley campaign, Harrisonburg (w,c),
September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg,
resigned due to ill health November 1863. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Businessman, author.

 

 

 

 

KAUTZ, August Valentine
Born 5 January 1828, Baden, Germany
Died 4 September 1895, Seattle WA
Pre-War Profession Mexican War, Graduated West Point 1852, service on Pacific coast.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 6th US Cavalry, defences of Washington, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, September 1862 Col. of 2nd Ohio Cavalry, served in Kansas, fought in Morgan's raid into Kentucky and Indiana, May 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded the Cavalry Division in the Petersburg campaign, Reams's Station, commanded 1st Divn/XXV Corps in Richmond.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 28 October 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, frontier duty, retired 1892.

 

 

 

KEARNY, Philip
Born 2 June 1815, New York NY
Died 1 September 1862, Chantilly VA
Pre-War Profession Travelled, joined US Army as 2nd Lt in 1st Dragoons, attended French Cavalry School,
served in Algiers, Mexican War, served in California, resigned from the army in 1851, served in Napoleon III's Imperial Guard in Italy.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn/III Corps in Peninsula campaign, Seven Pines,
July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Second Bull Run campaign, Chantilly (k).

 

 

 

 

 

KEIM, William Hugh
Born 25 June 1813, nr Reading PA
Died 18 May 1862, Harrisburg PA
Pre-War Profession Militia officer, politician, US congressman, surveyor-general of Pennsylvania.
War Service 1861 as Maj. Gen. of Pennsylvania Volunteers was second in command to Patterson in the Shenandoah Valley,
December 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/Casey's Divn/IV Corps at Williamsburg, died of "camp fever".

 

 

 

 

 

 

KELLEY, Benjamin Franklin
Born 10 April 1807, New Hampton NH
Died 16 July 1891, Oakland MD
Pre-War Profession Merchant, railroad freight agent.
War Service May 1861 raised 1st (West) Virginia - Col., Philippi (w), May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers,
commanded districts in West Virginia and Maryland, guarded railroads, captured by partisans in Cumberland MD in February 1865,
exchanged soon after. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 5 August 1864.
Post War Career Collector of internal revenue, superintendent of a reservation, examiner of pensions.

 

 

 

 

KENLY, John Reese
Born 11 January 1818, Baltimore MD
Died 20 December 1891, Baltimore MD
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican War.
War Service 1861 Col. of 1st Maryland, garrison duty on upper Potomac, Front Royal (c), exchanged August 1862,
August 1862 Brig. Gen. of Volunteers in command of the Maryland Brigade, guarded B & O railroad,
commanded 3rd Divn/I Corps in Bristoe campaign, commanded Dist. of Delaware,
served in pursuit of Early's troops following his Washington raid, defeated near Winchester,
commanded Dist. of Eastern Shore (Maryland). Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.

 

 

 

KETCHAM, John Henry
Born 21 December 1832, Dutchess Cty NY
Died 4 November 1906, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Farmer, politician.
War Service October 1862 Col. of 150th New York, Gettysburg, guarded railroads in Tennessee, Atlanta campaign,
Atlanta (w), Savannah (w), resigned March 1865, April 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 6 December 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career US congressman, commissioner of the District of Columbia.

 

 

 

 

KETCHUM, William Scott
Born 7 July 1813, Norwalk CT
Died 28 June 1871, Baltimore MD
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1834, served in Florida and on the frontier.
War Service 1861 Maj. in 4th US Infantry, November 1861 Lt. Col. of 10th US Infantry, February 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in recruiting depots and quartermasters department.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in the Adjutant General's office, retired 1870.

 

 

 

 

KEYES, Erasmus Darwin
Born 29 May 1810, Brimfield MA
Died 14 October 1895, Nice, France
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1832, frontier duty, garrison duty, instructor at West Point.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 11th US Infantry, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn at First Bull Run,
May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded IV Corps in Peninsula campaign,
May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Seven Days, commanded Yorktown District,
moved against Richmond during the Gettysburg campaign, served on boards and commissions, retired May 1864.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 31 May 1862.
Post War Career Gold miner, banker, wine maker.

 

 

 

KIERNAN, James Lawlor
Born 26 October 1837, Cty Galway, Ireland
Died 29 November 1869, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Emigrated to US, doctor, published medical journal.
War Service 1861 surgeon attached to 69th New York, First Bull Run, surgeon of 6th Missouri Cavalry, Pea Ridge,
resigned May 1863, August 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the post at Milliken's Bend,
resigned February 1864 due to ill health.
Post War Career US consul to China, doctor.

 

 

 

 

 

KILPATRICK, Hugh Judson "Kill Cavalry"
Born 14 January 1836, Deckertown NJ
Died 4 December 1881, Santiago, Chile
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1861.
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 5th New York, Big Bethel (w), Lt. Col. of 2nd New York Cavalry, various raids and skirmishes,
December 1862 Col., Stoneman's raid, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/Cavalry Corps at Aldie Middleburg and Upperville,
June 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn/Cavalry Corps at Gettysburg, Kilpatrick-Dahlgren raid on Richmond, commanded cavalry in Atlanta campaign, Dalton (w), March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign,
June 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 12 January 1865,
Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career US minister to Chile.

 

 

 

KIMBALL, Nathan
Born 22 November 1822, Fredericksburg IN
Died 21 January 1898, Ogden UT
Pre-War Profession Teacher, farmer, doctor, Mexican War.
War Service June 1861 Col. of 14th Indiana, Cheat Mountain, Greenbrier, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/V Corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, commanded Shields' division at Kernstown, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/II Corps at Antietam, Fredericksburg (w), commanded 3rd Divn/XVI Corps in the siege of Vicksburg, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/IV Corps in Atlanta campaign, commanded 1st Divn/IV Corps at Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 1 February 1865.
Post War Career State treasurer, politician, surveyor general of Utah, postmaster.

 

 

 

 

 

KING, John Haskell
Born 19 February 1820, either in Sackets Harbor NY or in Michigan
Died 7 April 1888, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Appointed 2nd Lt in US Army in 1837, Seminole war, Mexican War, frontier duty.
War Service 1861 brought 9 companies of regular troops from Texas to New York, Maj. in US 15th Infantry, Shiloh,
advance on Corinth, Stone's River (w), November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/1st Divn/XIV Corps
at Chickamauga, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/XIV Corps in Atlanta campaign, commanded a brigade in the Dist. of the Etowah.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 31 May 1865.
Post War Career Army service on the frontier, retired 1882.

 

 

 

 

KING, Rufus
Born 26 January 1814, New York NY
Died 13 October 1876, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1833, service in engineers, resigned US Army 1836, civil engineer,
newspaper editor, militia officer, politician, US minister to Papal States.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, defences of Washington, commanded 1st Divn/III Corps at Groveton,
served on Fitz John Porter's court martial, resigned due to ill health October 1863.
Post War Career US minister to Papal States, helped secure arrest of John Surratt, deputy customs collector.

 

 

 

 

KIRBY, Edmund
Born 11 March 1840, Brownsville NY
Died 28 May 1863, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1861.
War Service 1861 2nd Lt. in 1st US Artillery, 1st Lt., First Bull Run, Ball's Bluff, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville (w), died following operation, May 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

KIRK, Edward Needles
Born 29 February 1828, Jefferson Cty OH
Died 21 July 1863, Sterling IL
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service September 1861 Col. of 34th Illinois (which he helped recruit), Shiloh (w), opposed Bragg's invasion of Kentucky,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XIV Corps at Stone's River (w,c),
returned to his home in Sterling where he died of his wounds.

 

 

 

 

 

KNIPE, Joseph Farmer
Born 30 March 1823, Mount Joy PA
Died 18 August 1901, Harrisburg PA
Pre-War Profession Shoemaker, enlisted in US Army 1842, Mexican War, resigned 1848, railroad employee.
War Service 1861 brigade inspector of Pennsylvania militia, October 1861 Col. of 46th Pennsylvania, Shenandoah Valley campaign,
Cedar Mountain (c), commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/XII Corps at Antietam,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Chancellorsville,
commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/XX Corps in Atlanta campaign,
commanded 7th Divn/Cavalry Corps at Nashville.
Post War Career Postmaster, occupied a number of state and federal posts.

 

 

 

KRYZANOWSKI, Wladimir
Born 8 July 1824, Raznova, Poland
Died 31 January 1887, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Emigrated to US 1846, civil engineer.
War Service 1861 raised a Polish regiment - part of 58th New York - October 1861 Col.,
served under Fremont and Schurz, Shenandoah Valley campaign, Second Bull Run,
November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - not confirmed by Senate,
regimental command at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, joined Hooker's expedition to Chattanooga.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 2 March 1865.
Post War Career Civil servant in Treasury, charge with theft of public monies - charges dropped, customs inspector in Central America, customs agent.

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