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| Born: | Tuesday, January 18, 1831 Granada, Spain | |
| Died: | Monday, December 11, 1899 New York NY | |
| Buried: | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn (Kings County), Kings County, New York | |
| Plot: | Section 76, Lot 4317 | |
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Pre-War Profession Dance teacher, Lt. Col. in state militia.
War Service October 1861 Col. of 51st New York, served in North Carolina expedition, commanded 2nd Brigade/2nd Division/IX Corps at Second Bull Run, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - appointment expired, Antietam, Fredericksburg, reappointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers May 1863, commanded 2nd Brigade/2nd Division/IX Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Knoxville, commanded 4th Division (later 3rd Division)/IX Corps at Petersburg, the Crater. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. December 2 1864. Post War Career Dance teacher, ballroom operator. Notes Was judged to be culpable for the Crater fiasco with Gen. Ledlie. |
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