Green B. Raum
US Army general, author, and Congressman (1829–1909) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Green Berry Raum (December 3, 1829 – December 18, 1909) was a lawyer, author, and U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Western Theater, seeing action in several major battles while leading first an infantry regiment and then a brigade. He also presided over the Internal Revenue Service for seven years and was a prolific author of historical non-fiction books concerning politics and general Illinois history.
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Green Berry Raum | |
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9th Commissioner of Internal Revenue | |
In office August 2, 1876 – April 30, 1883[1] | |
President | Ulysses S. Grant Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Daniel D. Pratt |
Succeeded by | Walter Evans |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district | |
In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | Andrew J. Kuykendall |
Succeeded by | John M. Crebs |
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Born | (1829-12-03)December 3, 1829 Golconda, Illinois, US |
Died | December 18, 1909(1909-12-18) (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois, US |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Army of the Tennessee |
Commands | 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, XVII Corps 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, XV Corps |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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