Generale der Unionsarmee, L-M

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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

Name LANDER, Frederick West
Born 17 December 1821, Salem MA
Died 2 March 1862, Camp Chase (Paw Paw) WV
Pre-War Profession Surveyor, particularly for railroads.
War Service 1861 aide to McClellan in western Virginia, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/Stone's Divn at Edwards Ferry (w), defended Hancock MD, asked to be relieved because of his health, died of a "mortal chill".

Name LAUMAN, Jacob Gartner
Born 20 January 1813, Taneytown MD
Died 9 February 1867, Burlington IA
Pre-War Profession Businessman
War Service July 1861 Col. of 7th Iowa, Belmont (w), commanded 4th Bde/2nd Divn at Fort Donelson, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/4th Divn at Shiloh, commanded 4th Divn/XVI Corps detachment in Vicksburg campaign, relieved of command after the defeat at Jackson (after the fall of Vicksburg), returned to Iowa to await orders.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Businessman

Name LAWLER, Michael Kelly
Born 16 November 1814, Cty Kildare, Ireland
Died 26 July 1882, nr Equality IL
Pre-War Profession Emigrated to US 1816, Mexican war, farmer, merchant.
War Service June 1861 Col. of 18th Illinois, Fort Donelson (w), served in Kentucky and Tennessee, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/14th Divn/XIII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Big Black River Bridge, served in Louisiana and Texas in the Dept. of the Gulf.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Farmer.

Name LEDLIE, James Hewett
Born 14 April 1832, Utica NY
Died 15 August 1882, Staten Island NY
Pre-War Profession Civil engineer.
War Service May 1861 helped raise 19th New York - Maj., Lt. Col., December 1861 Col., regiment redesignated 3rd New York Artillery, service in North Carolina, December 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers (not confirmed by Senate until Ledlie had pulled a few strings in October 1863), commanded 1st Divn/IX Corps (poorly) at Petersburg, performed badly at the Crater, criticised by a court of enquiry, resigned January 1865.
Post War Career Civil engineer.

Name LEE, Albert Lindley
Born 16 January 1834, Fulton NY
Died 31 December 1907, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, state supreme court judge.
War Service October 1861 Maj. in 7th Kansas Cavalry, served in Kansas and western Missouri, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in cavalry operations around in the Vicksburg campaign, chief of staff to McClernand at Champion's Hill and Big Black River Bridge, wounded in siege of Vicksburg, chief of cavalry in Dept. of the Gulf, commanded the cavalry in Red River campaign, performed no further substantial duties, resigned May 1865.
Post War Career Businessman.

Name LEGGETT, Mortimer Dormer
Born 19 April 1821, nr Ithaca NY
Died 6 January 1896, Cleveland OH
Pre-War Profession Teacher, lawyer, schools superintendent, college professor.
War Service 1861 civilian aide to McClellan in western Virginia, January 1862 Col. of 78th Ohio, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded 3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Atlanta campaign, Leggett's Hill, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign, August 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 1 September 1864.
Post War Career Lawyer, US commissioner of patents, businessman.

Name LIGHTBURN, Joseph Andrew Jackson
Born 21 September 1824, Webster PA
Died 17 May 1901, Lewis Cty WV
Pre-War Profession Beaten by T J Jackson for a place at West Point, enlisted in US Army 1846, recruiting duty, resigned at Sgt. 1851.
War Service August 1861 Col. of 4th West Virginia, Charleston, Gauley Bridge, March 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/XV Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Missionary Ridge, commanded a brigade in Atlanta campaign, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta (w), served in West Virginia and Maryland.
Post War Career Minister.

Name LOCKWOOD, Henry Hayes
Born 17 August 1814, Kent Cty DE
Died 7 December 1899, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1836, Seminole war, resigned US army 1837, farmer, professor of mathematics in US Navy, professor at US Naval Academy.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 1st Delaware, August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the prison at Point Lookout, commanded 2nd Bde/1stDivn/XII Corps at Gettysburg, garrison duty near Harper's Ferry, commanded Middle Dept. at Baltimore, commanded 2nd Divn/V Corps at Cold Harbor, departmental duties in Maryland, led troops against Early's Washington raid, departmental duties.
Post War Career Instructor at Annapolis, served at Naval Observatory, retired 1876.

Name LOGAN, John Alexander
Born 9 February 1826, Jackson Cty IL
Died 26 December 1886, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, lawyer, politician, US congressman.
War Service 1861 First Bull Run, raised the 31st Illinois - September 1861 Col., Belmont, Fort Donelson (w), March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn at Corinth, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign - Medal of Honor, commanded XV Corps in Atlanta campaign, Dallas GA (w), returned to Illinois for 1864 election, commanded his corps in Carolinas campaign.
Post War Career US congressman, US senator, writer.

Name LONG, Eli
Born 16 June 1837, Woodford Cty KY
Died 5 January 1903, New York NY
Pre-War Profession 1856 appointed 2nd Lt. in US Cavalry, frontier service.
War Service August 1861 Capt., transferred to 4th US Cavalry, Stone's River (w), February 1863 Col. of 4th Ohio Cavalry, Tullahoma campaign, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/Cavalry in Chickamauga campaign, Atlanta campaign, August 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Nashville, commanded the 2nd Divn in Wilson's raid, Selma (w).
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, retired 1867, lawyer, borough recorder.

Name LOWELL, Charles Russell
Born 2 January 1835, Boston MA
Died 20 October 1864, Cedar Creek VA
Pre-War Profession Businessman in railroads and ironworks
War Service May 1861 commissioned as Capt. in 3rd US Cavalry, Peninsula campaign, Antietam, recruited 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry - May 1863 Col., Washington defences, opposed Early's raid, commanded a Reserve Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Third Winchester, Tom's Brook, Cedar Creek (mw), appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers on the day of the battle.

Name LUCAS, Thomas John
Born 9 September 1826, Lawrenceburg IN
Died 16 November 1908, Lawrenceburg IN
Pre-War Profession Watchmaker, Mexican war.
War Service May 1861 Lt. Col. of 16th Indiana, Ball's Bluff, May 1862 Col., Richmond KY, Vicksburg campaign (w), commanded a brigade of cavalry in Red River campaign, November 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a brigade and division in Mobile campaign, raided in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 26 March 1865.
Post War Career Employee of US Revenue Service, postmaster.

Name LYON, Nathaniel
Born 14 July 1818, Ashford CT
Died 10 August 1861, Wilson's Creek MO
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1841, Seminole war, Mexican war, service in 'Bloody Kansas'.
War Service 1861 commanded St Louis arsenal, seized the pro-Confederate Camp Jackson, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Wilson's Creek (k).

Name LYTLE, William Haynes
Born 2 November 1826, Cincinnati OH
Died 20 September 1863, Chickamauga GA
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican war, politician, Maj. Gen. of militia, poet.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 10th Ohio, Carnifax Ferry (w), commanded a recruit post in Kentucky, Kentucky campaign, commanded a 17th Bde/3rd Divn/I Corps at Perryville (w,c), November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, exchanged May 1983, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/XX Corps at Chickamauga (mw).

Name MCARTHUR, John
Born 17 November 1826, Erskine, Scotland
Died 15 May 1906, Chicago IL
Pre-War Profession Boilermaker, established an ironworks, militia officer.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 12th Illinois, commanded 1st Bde/C F Smith's 2nd Divn, Fts Henry and Donelson, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn at Shiloh, commanded a division at Iuka and Corinth, commanded 6th Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded in Vicksburg after the surrender, protected supply lines in Georgia, resisted Sterling Price's raid into Missouri, commanded 1st Divn/XVI Corps at Nashville, served in the Army of the Gulf.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 15 December 1864.
Post War Career Businessman, public works commissioner, postmaster (all positions unsuccessful for various reasons).

Name MCCALL, George Archibald
Born 16 March 1802, Philadelphia PA
Died 26 February 1868, nr West Chester PA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1822, Seminole wars, Mexican war, Col. and inspector general, resigned 1853.
War Service May 1861 Maj. Gen. of Pennsylvania Volunteers, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Pennsylvania Reserves division (3rd Divn/V Corps) in Seven Days, Mechanicsville, Glendale (c), exchanged two months later, on sick leave until his resignation March 1863.

Name MCCLELLAN, George Brinton
Born 3 December 1826, Philadelphia PA
Died 29 October 1885, Orange NJ
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1846, duty in Engineers, Mexican war, constructed forts and harbors, instructor at West Point, observer in Crimean War, saddle designer, resigned US Army 1857, railroad executive.
War Service April 1861 Maj. Gen. of Ohio volunteers, commanded Dept of the Ohio, Rich Mountain, Corrick's Ford, May 1861 Maj. Gen. in Regular Army, commanded Army of the Potomac, appointed general-in-chief November 1861, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, his army was given by Lincoln to Pope, returned after Second Bull Run, Antietam campaign, relieved of active duty, unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1864.
Post War Career Civil engineer, businessman, author, governor of New Jersey.

Name MCCLERNAND, John Alexander
Born 30 May 1812, nr Hardinsburg KY
Died 20 September 1890, Springfield IL
Pre-War Profession Black Hawk war, lawyer, politician, US congressman.
War Service May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Belmont, commanded 1st Divn at Fts Henry and Donelson, March 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Divn/Dist of West Tennessee at Shiloh, Vicksburg campaign, Arkansas Post, commanded XIII Corps at Vicksburg, removed from command by Grant, commanded XII Corps in Red River campaign, resigned November 1864.
Post War Career Politician

Name MCCOOK, Alexander McDowell
Born 22 April 1831, Columbiana Cty OH
Died 12 June 1903, Dayton OH
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1852, frontier duty, instructor at West Point.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 1st Ohio, First Bull Run, September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Divn at Shiloh, advance on Corinth, July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded I Corps at Perryville, commanded XIV Corps at Stone's River, Tullahoma, commanded XX Corps at Chickamauga, did not command again until November 1864.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, commanded cavalry and infantry schools at Ft Leavenworth, retired 1895.

Name MCCOOK, Daniel Jr
Born 22 July 1834, Carrollton OH
Died 17 July 1864, Steubenville OH
Pre-War Profession Lawyer (partner of Sherman and Thomas Ewing).
War Service May 1861 Capt. in 1st Kansas, Wilson's Creek, July 1862 Col. of 52nd Ohio, commanded a brigade at Perryville, Chickamauga, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/XIV Corps at Chattanooga, Knoxville, Atlanta campaign, Kennesaw Mountain (mw), July 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Notes Brother of Alexander and Robert McCook, and cousin of Edward McCook

Name MCCOOK, Edward Moody
Born 15 June 1833, Steubenville OH
Died 9 September 1909, Chicago IL
Pre-War Profession Settler in Colorado, politician, lawyer.
War Service May 1861 Lt. in US Cavalry, Maj. in 2nd Indiana Cavalry, Lt. Col., April 1862 Col., commanded a 2nd Bde/1st Cavalry Divn at Perryville, commanded a cavalry division at Chickamauga, April 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry Corps in Atlanta campaign, commanded 1st Divn in Cavalry Corps in Franklin and Nashville campaign, Wilson's raid, Selma.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career US minister to Hawaii, territorial governor of Colorado, businessman.

Name MCCOOK, Robert Latimer
Born 28 December 1827, New Lisbon OH
Died 6 August 1862, nr Winchester TN
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service May 1861 organised 9th Ohio - Col., served in West Virginia, Carnifax Ferry, commanded 3rd Bde/1st Divn/Army of the Ohio at Mill Springs (w), March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, advance on Corinth, mortally wounded in a skirmish in Tennessee.

Name MCDOWELL, Irvin
Born 15 October 1818, Columbus OH
Died 4 May 1885, San Francisco CA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1838, instructor at West Point, Mexican war, staff officer.
War Service May 1861 promoted Brig. Gen. of Regular Army, commanded Union forces at First Bull Run, March 1862 appointed Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, defences of Washington, commanded III Corps at Second Bull Run, commanded Dept of the Pacific.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, commanded Depts in the South and West, retired 1882.

Name MCGINNIS, George Francis
Born 19 March 1826, Boston MA
Died 29 May 1910, Indianapolis IN
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, hat manufacturer.
War Service April 1861 enlisted in 11th Indiana, Lt. Col., September 1861 Col., served in Western Virginia, Ft Donelson, Shiloh, Yazoo Pass, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/12th Divn/XIII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded in Depts of the Gulf and Arkansas.
Post War Career County auditor, postmaster of Indianapolis.

Name MCINTOSH, John Baillie
Born 6 June 1829, Fort Brooke FL
Died 29 June 1888, New Brunswick NJ
Pre-War Profession Naval midshipman, businessman.
War Service 1861 2nd Lt. in 2nd US Cavalry, Peninsula campaign, Maryland campaign, November 1862 Col. of 3rd Pennsylvania Cavalry, commanded a brigade of cavalry at Kelly's Ford, Chancellorsville, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn at Gettysburg, July 1864 Brig. gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/Cavalry Corps at Third Winchester (w).
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, governor of Soldiers' Home in Washington DC, superintendent of Indian affairs, retired 1870.
Notes His brother was Confederate General James McQueen McIntosh.

Name MCKEAN, Thomas Jefferson
Born 21 August 1810, Burlington PA
Died 19 April 1870, Marion IA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1831, garrison duty, resigned 1834, civil engineer, Florida War, Mexican war.
War Service 1861 paymaster of volunteers, November 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded military districts, commanded 6th Divn in advance on Corinth, commanded the cavalry in Dept of the Gulf in 1864.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Mayor, farmer, politician.

Name MACKENZIE, Ranald Slidell
Born 27 July 1840, Westchester Cty NY
Died 19 January 1889, Staten Island NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1862
War Service 1862 Lt of engineers, Second Bull Run, engineer duty in Maryland campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Overland campaign, Col. of 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery, Petersburg (w), served in the defences of Washington during Early's raid, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/VI Corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Cedar Creek (w), October 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a division of cavalry at Petersburg, Five Forks, Appomattox.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in infantry and cavalry, fought Indians and bandits, retired through disability 1885.

Name MCKINSTRY, Justus
Born 6 July 1814, Columbia Cty NY
Died 11 December 1897, St Louis MO
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1838, Mexican war, quartermaster duty (with considerable profit).
War Service September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - expired July 1862, served under Fremont, cashiered January 1863.
Post War Career Stockbroker, land agent.

Name MCLEAN, Nathaniel Collins
Born 2 February 1815, Warren Cty OH
Died 4 January 1905, Long Is NY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer.
War Service September 1861 Col. of 75th Ohio, McDowell WV, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/XI Corps at Chancellorsville, Provost Marshal of the Dept of the Ohio, commanded 1st Divn/XXIII Corps in Atlanta campaign, commanded in Kentucky, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/XXIII Corps in Carolinas campaign, resigned April 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer, farmer.

Name MCMILLAN, James Winning
Born 28 April 1825, Clark Cty KY
Died 9 March 1903, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, businessman.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 21st Indiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded a brigade in 1st Divn/XIX Corps in Red River campaign, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, Monett's Ferry, commanded 1st Divn/XIX Corps in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Third Winchester, Cedar Creek, commanded in West Virginia.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 5 March 1865.
Post War Career Pension office official.

Name MCNEIL, John
Born 4 February 1813, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Died 8 June 1891, St Louis MO
Pre-War Profession Hatter, politician, insurance company president.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 3rd Missouri, June 1862 Col. of 2nd Missouri State Militia Cavalry, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Missouri, fought against Sterling Price in his Missouri raid, relieved of command at the battle of Westport by Pleasonton for not attacking when ordered, commanded the Dist. of Central Missouri.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 12 April 1865.
Post War Career County court clerk, county sheriff, commissioner of Centennial Exhibition, inspector if the Indian service, postal official.

Name MCPHERSON, James Birdseye
Born 14 November 1828, nr Clyde OH
Died 22 July 1864, nr Atlanta GA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1853 (1st in his class), engineer duty.
War Service August 1861 Lt. in engineers, aide to Halleck, chief engineer to Grant at Fts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Supt. of railways in East Tennessee, May 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, October 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, August 1863 promoted Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, commanded Army of the Tennessee in Atlanta campaign, Atlanta (k).

Name MALTBY, Jasper Adalmorn
Born 3 November 1826, Kingsville OH
Died 12 December 1867, Vicksburg MS
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, gunsmith, storekeeper.
War Service 1861 enlisted in 45th Illinois, Lt. Col., Fts Henry and Donelson (w), March 1863 Col., Vicksburg campaign, August 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, garrison duty around Vicksburg.
Post War Career Merchant, mayor.

Name MANSFIELD, Joseph King Fenno
Born 22 December 1803, New Haven CT
Died 18 September 1862, Antietam MD
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1822, engineer duty, constructed coastal defences, Mexican war, staff duty in inspector-general's department.
War Service May 1861 promoted Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, commanded Washington defences, commanded XII Corps at Antietam (mw), July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.

Name MANSON, Mahlon Dickerson
Born 20 February 1820, Piqua OH
Died 4 February 1895, Crawfordsville IN
Pre-War Profession Teacher, Mexican war, politician, druggist.
War Service April 1861 Capt. of 10th Indiana, September 1861 Col., Rich Mountain, commanded a brigade at Fishing Creek KY, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Richmond KY (w,c), exchanged two moths later, opposed Morgan's Ohio raid, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/XXIII Corps in Atlanta campaign, Resaca (w), resigned December 1864.
Post War Career US congressman, state auditor, lieutenant governor, collector of inland revenue.

Name MARCY, Randolph Barnes
Born 9 April 1812, Greenwich MA
Died 2 November 1887, West Orange NJ
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1832, frontier duty, Mexican war, Utah expedition, writer, paymaster.
War Service May 1861 Maj. and aide to McClellan, Col. and inspector general, September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - not confirmed by the Senate, reappointed September 1862 - expired, performed inspection duties.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service as inspector general, retired 1881.
Notes Father in law of George B McClellan.

Name MARSTON, Gillman
Born 20 August 1811, Orford NH
Died 3 July 1890, Exeter NH
Pre-War Profession Teacher, lawyer, politician, US congressman.
War Service June 1861 recruited 2nd New Hampshire - Col., First Bull Run, Peninsula campaign, Fredericksburg, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, relieved of duty and located in Washington, commanded Pt Lookout prison camp, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/XVIII Corps at Cold Harbor, served in eastern Virginia.
Post War Career US congressman, lawyer, politician, lawyer, US senator.

Name MARTINDALE, John Henry
Born 20 March 1815, Sandy Hill NY
Died 13 December 1881, Nice, France
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1835, resigned US Army 1836, lawyer.
War Service August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/III Corps in Peninsula campaign, Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, military governor of Washington DC, commanded 2nd Divn/XVIII Corps at Cold Harbor, Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg, September 1864 resigned due to ill health.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer, state attorney-general.

Name MASON, John Sanford
Born 21 August 1824, Steubenville OH
Died 29 November 1897, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1847, garrison duty.
War Service October 1861 Col. of 4th Ohio, western Virginia, served at Harrison's Landing, Fredericksburg, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, recruiting duty in Ohio, California and Nevada.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service mostly on the frontier, retired 1888.

Name MATTHIES, Charles (Karl) Leopold
Born 31 May 1824, Bromberg, Prussia
Died 16 October 1868, Burlington IA
Pre-War Profession Farm worker, served in Prussian army, emigrated to US 1849, businessman.
War Service May 1861 Capt. of 1st Iowa, Lt. Col., Island No 10, May 1862 Col., Corinth, Iuka, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/3rd Divn/XV Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge (w), served at the start of Atlanta campaign, assigned to the post at Decatur AL, resigned May 1864 due to ill health.
Post War Career Politician.

Name MEADE, George Gordon
Born 31 December 1815, Cadiz, Spain
Died 6 November 1872, Philadelphia PA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1835, Seminole war, ordnance duty, resigned US Army 1836, railroad engineering work, surveyor, rejoined army 1842, survey duty, Mexican war, engineering duty.
War Service August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Washington defences, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/V Corps in Seven Days, Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Glendale (w), commanded 1st Bde/Pennsylvania Reserves/III Corps at Second Bull Run, commanded 3rd Divn/III Corps at Antietam, Falmouth, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Fredericksburg, commanded V Corps at Chancellorsville, commanded Army of the Potomac from Gettysburg onwards, July 1863 Brig. Gen. in Regular Army, August 1864 Maj. Gen. in regular Army, Bristoe Station, Mine Run, served under Grant as commander of the Army of the Potomac from the Wilderness until Appomattox.
Post War Career Army service, commanded Military Division of the Atlantic and Department of the East, Reconstruction administration.

Name MEAGHER, Thomas Francis
Born 3 August 1823, Waterford, Ireland
Died 1 July 1867, Fort Benton MT
Pre-War Profession Irish independence activist, convict in Tasmania, arrived in US 1852, lawyer, lecturer, political leader for Irish immigrants.
War Service 1861 organised a company in the 69th New York Militia - Maj., First Bull Run, organised the Irish Brigade in New York, February 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/II Corps at Yorktown, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, resigned May 1863 (not accepted), commanded various positions in the West, commanded a Provisional Division in the Carolinas campaign.
Post War Career Territorial secretary for Montana.

Name MEIGS, Montgomery Cunningham
Born 3 May 1816, Augusta GA
Died 2 January 1892, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1836, engineering duty.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 11th US Infantry, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers and Quartermaster General.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 5 July 1864.
Post War Career Army service, retired 1882.

Name MEREDITH, Solomon
Born 29 May 1810, Guildford Cty NC
Died 2 October 1875, Cambridge City IN
Pre-War Profession Laborer, sheriff, politician, US marshal.
War Service July 1861 Col. of 19th Indiana, Groveton (w), October 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the Iron Brigade (4th Bde/1st Divn/I Corps) at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (w), commanded posts in Illinois and Kentucky.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 14 August 1865.
Post War Career Government surveyor.

Name MEREDITH, Sullivan Amory
Born 4 July 1816, Philadelphia PA
Died 26 December 1874, Buffalo NY
Pre-War Profession Merchant seaman, businessman.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 10th Pennsylvania, served in Shenandoah Valley under Patterson, Washington defences, organised 56th Pennsylvania - March 1862 Col., Second Bull Run (w), October 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served as an exchange agent for prisoners at Fortress Monroe, performed no significant service from early 1864.
Post War Career Businessman.

Name MERRITT, Wesley
Born 16 June 1834, New York NY
Died 3 December 1910, Natural Bridge VA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1860, cavalry duty.
War Service February 1862 capt. in 2nd US Cavalry, aide to Gen. Cooke and later Stoneman, commanded reserve brigade in Stoneman's raid at the time of Chancellorsville, June 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Reserve Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry Corps in Gettysburg campaign, served in the Army of the Potomac for the remainder of the war, April 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, second in command to Sheridan in Appomattox campaign, served as a commissioner of the surrender at Appomattox.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 19 October 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service, Indian fighter, superintendent of West Point, commanded first Philippine Expedition of 1898, retired 1900.

Name MILES, Nelson Appleton
Born 8 August 1839, Westminster MA
Died 15 May 1925, District of Columbia
Pre-War Profession Store clerk.
War Service September 1861 1st Lt. in 22nd Massachusetts, served on Howard's staff in Peninsula campaign, Seven Pines (w), Lt. Col. of 61st New York, Antietam, September 1862 Col., Fredericksburg (w), Chancellorsville (w) - Medal of Honor, commanded 1st Bde/1st Divn/II Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, May 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Petersburg (w), commanded 1st Divn/II Corps in the Appomattox campaign, October 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 2 March 1867.
Post War Career Army service, Indian fighter, commander in chief of the army, retired 1903, author.

Name MILLER, John Franklin
Born 21 November 1831, South Bend IN
Died 8 March 1886, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, county treasurer, politician.
War Service August 1861 Col. of 29th Indiana, Shiloh, Corinth, Kentucky campaign, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn under Thomas at Stone's River (w), commanded a brigade in Tullahoma campaign, Liberty Gap TN (w), January 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded the post at Nashville, commanded a mixed force in the battle of Nashville.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Customs collector, businessman in the fur industry, US senator.

Name MILLER, Stephen
Born 7 January 1816, Carroll PA
Died 18 August 1881, Worthington MN
Pre-War Profession Court clerk, flour inspector, newspaper editor, businessman.
War Service April 1861 Lt. Col. of 1st Minnesota, First Bull Run, Ball's Bluff, served in Shenandoah Valley, Seven Pines, Seven Days, August 1862 Col. in 7th Minnesota, fought the Sioux in Minnesota, October 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, resigned January 1864.
Post War Career Governor of Minnesota, railroad employee.

Name MILROY, Robert Huston
Born 11 June 1816, Salem IN
Died 29 March 1890, Olympia WA
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, lawyer, judge.
War Service April 1861 Col. of 9th Indiana, served in western Virginia, September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Cheat Mountain, Shenandoah Valley campaign, commanded an independent brigade at Second Bull Run, Second Winchester, held no further field command, performed administrative duties at Nashville under Thomas.
Post War Career Trustee for canal company, Indian agent.

Name MITCHEL, Ormsby MacKnight
Born 28 July 1809, Morganfield KY
Died 30 October 1862, Beaufort SC
Pre-War Profession Store clerk, Graduated West Point 1829, instructor at West Point, resigned from US Army, college professor, astronomer.
War Service August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dept. of the Ohio, directed raids in Alabama, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, had disputes with Buell, sent to command the Dept. of the South, died of yellow fever.

Name MITCHELL, John Grant
Born 6 November 1838, Piqua OH
Died 7 November 1894, Columbus OH
Pre-War Profession Law student.
War Service June 1861 enlisted in Ohio reserves, 1st Lt. of 3rd Ohio, served in western Virginia, served in Tennessee and Alabama, Capt., May 1863 Col., commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/Reserve Corps at Chickamauga, commanded 2nd Bde/2 Divn/XIV Corps in Atlanta campaign, Kennesaw Mountain, commanded 2nd bde/Provisional Divn at Nashville, Carolinas campaign, January 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Bentonville.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer, city councilman, pension agent.

Name MITCHELL, Robert Byington
Born 4 April 1823, Mansfield OH
Died 26 January 1882, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, Mexican war, mayor, politician.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 2nd Kansas, Wilson's Creek (w), April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 9th Divn/III Corps at Perryville, served in Nashville, commanded the cavalry under Thomas in Chickamauga campaign, court martial duty, commanded districts in Nebraska and Kansas.
Post War Career Governor of New Mexico Territory (but not a diligent one).

Name MONTGOMERY, William Reading
Born 10 July 1801, Monmouth Cty NJ
Died 31 May 1871, Bristol PA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1825, Florida War, Mexican war, dismissed from the service after 1855 because of agitation from pro slavery forces in Kansas where he was stationed.
War Service May 1861 organised 1st New Jersey - Col., May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, administrative duties, April 1864 resigned due to ill health.
Post War Career Wood mouldings dealer.

Name MORELL, George Webb
Born 8 January 1815, Cooperstown NY
Died 11 February 1883, Scarborough NY
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1835 (1st in class), engineer duty, resigned 1837, railroad constructor, lawyer, Mexican war.
War Service 1861 Col. on staff of commander of New York militia, Washington defences, August 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Peninsula campaign, commanded 1st Divn/V Corps at Seven Pines, Seven Days, July 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers - not confirmed, Second Bull Run, Antietam, saw no further field service, December 1864 mustered out.
Post War Career Farmer, lay preacher.

Name MORGAN, Charles Hale
Born 6 November 1834, Manlius NY
Died 20 December 1875, Alcatraz Is CA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1857, artillery duty, Utah expedition.
War Service April 1861 1st lt. in 4th US Artillery, served in Washington defences, served in the artillery reserve in Seven Days, commanded artillery in II Corps, Lt. Col. and chief of staff to Hancock, May 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. 2 December 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Army service in artillery garrisons.

Name MORGAN, Edward Denison
Born 8 February 1811, Washington MA
Died 14 February 1883, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Store clerk, city councillor, merchant, financier, politician, Governor of New York.
War Service 1861 raised a large number of troops, September 1861 appointed Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Dept. of New York, resigned January 1863.
Post War Career US senator, philanthropist.

Name MORGAN, George Washington
Born 20 September 1820, Washington Cty PA
Died 26 July 1893, Ft Monroe VA
Pre-War Profession War for Texas Independence, entered West Point 1841 but resigned for academic reasons, lawyer, Mexican war, farmer, US consul at Marseilles, US Minister at Lisbon.
War Service November 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Cumberland Gap, commanded a division at Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, resigned 1863.
Post War Career US congressman, lawyer.

Name MORGAN, James Dada
Born 1 August 1810, Boston MA
Died 12 September 1896, Quincy IL
Pre-War Profession Seaman (suffered a mutiny), merchant, militia officer, Mexican war.
War Service April 1861 Lt. Col. of 10th Illinois, July 1861 Col., Island No 10, Corinth, July 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, served in Alabama, commanded 1st Bde/2nd Divn/XIV Corps in Atlanta campaign, commanded 2nd Divn/XIV Corps in March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 19 March 1865.
Post War Career Banker, businessman, active in the Society of the Army of the Cumberland.

Name MORRIS, William Hopkins
Born 22 April 1827, New York NY
Died 26 August 1900, Long Branch NJ
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1851, garrison and recruiting duty, resigned 1854, worked on his father's publication Home Journal, inventor.
War Service August 1861 Capt. and asst Adjutant General, served on staff of Gen J. Peck, September 1862 Col. of 135th New York - became 6th New York Heavy Artillery, Washington defences, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Bristoe Station, commanded 1st Bde/3rd Divn/VI Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania (w), saw no more field service.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 13 March 1865.
Post War Career Politician, writer.

Name MORTON, James St Clair
Born 24 September 1829, Philadelphia PA
Died 17 June 1864, Petersburg VA
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1851, civil engineering duty.
War Service June 1862 chief engineer in Army of the Ohio, Stone's River, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, chief engineer of the Army of the Cumberland, Chickamauga (w), worked on fortification of Chattanooga and Nashville, engineering duty in Washington, chief engineer of IX Corps, Petersburg (k).
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. 17 June 1864.

Name MOTT, Gershom
Born 7 April 1822, Lamberton NJ
Died 29 November 1884, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Store clerk, appointed Lt. in Mexican war, port collector, businessman.
War Service 1861 Lt. Col. of 5th New Jersey, Peninsula campaign, May 1862 Col. of 6th New Jersey, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Bull Run (w), September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/III Corps at Chancellorsville (w), Mine Run, commanded 4th Divn/II Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania, reverted to brigade command, commanded 3rd Divn/II Corps during the Petersburg campaign, Crater, Appomattox campaign, May 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. 1 August 1864.
Post War Career Paymaster for a railroad, commander of New Jersey National Guard.

Name MOWER, Joseph Anthony
Born 22 August 1827, Woodstock VT
Died 6 January 1870, New Orleans LA
Pre-War Profession Carpenter, Mexican war, entered US Army 1855.
War Service May 1862 Col. of 11th Missouri, Iuka, Corinth (w,c), escaped and recaptured, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/XV Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Jackson, served in Red River campaign, Ft De Russy, Yellow Bayou, August 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1stDivn/XVII Corps in March to the Sea, 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, commanded Dept of Louisiana.

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