John W. Phelps
Union Army general from Vermont (1813–1885) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Wolcott Phelps (November 13, 1813 – February 2, 1885) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, an author, an ardent abolitionist and presidential candidate.
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Birth name | John Wolcott Phelps |
Born | (1813-11-13)November 13, 1813 Guilford, Vermont |
Died | February 2, 1885(1885-02-02) (aged 71) Guilford, Vermont |
Place of burial | Christ Church Cemetery, Guilford, Vermont |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1836–1859; 1861–1862 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 4th U.S. Artillery |
Commands held | 1st Vermont Infantry |
Battles/wars | Seminole Wars Mexican–American War Utah War American Civil War |
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