James R. Tanner
Union Army soldier, lawyer, politician (1844–1927) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James R. Tanner (April 4, 1844 – October 2, 1927) was an American soldier and civil servant. He is best known for having lost both his legs below the knee at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Serving during the rest of the war as a government stenographer, he was present at the death of Abraham Lincoln and took notes that are the most comprehensive record of the events of the President's assassination. He later served as the United States Commissioner of Pensions, and helped reorganize and incorporate the American Red Cross.
Quick Facts 16th United States Commissioner of Pensions, President ...
James R. Tanner | |
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16th United States Commissioner of Pensions | |
In office March 27, 1889 – October 18, 1889 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | John C. Black |
Succeeded by | Green Berry Raum |
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Born | (1844-04-04)April 4, 1844 Richmondville, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 2, 1927(1927-10-02) (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia |
Occupation | civil servant |
Known for | Stenographer at the deathbed of Abraham Lincoln, incorporator of the American Red Cross |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1862 |
Rank | Corporal, USV |
Unit | 87th N.Y. Vol. Infantry Reg. |
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