James Chatham Duane
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James Chatham Duane (June 10, 1824 – December 8, 1897) was a career officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, being the Chief Engineer of the Army of the Potomac.
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Born | (1824-06-10)June 10, 1824 Schenectady, New York |
Died | December 8, 1897(1897-12-08) (aged 73) New York City, New York |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1848–1888 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | US Army Corps of Engineers |
Battles/wars | Utah War American Civil War |
Spouse(s) | Harriet Whitehorne Brewerton |
Relations | James Duane (great-grandfather) |
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