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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Duryee , Abram , 1815 -1890 (search)
Duryee, Abram, 1815-1890
Military officer; born in New York City, April 29, 1815; joined the State militia in 1833; became colonel of the 27th Regiment, now the 7th, in 1849; commanded his regiment during the Astor Place riots.
In April, 1861, he raised a regiment known as Duryee's Zouaves, which took part in the battle of Big Bethel.
In 1861 he was promoted to brigadier-general, and served with the Army of the Potomac until 1863, when he resigned.
He died in New York City, Sept. 27, 189uryee, Abram, 1815-1890
Military officer; born in New York City, April 29, 1815; joined the State militia in 1833; became colonel of the 27th Regiment, now the 7th, in 1849; commanded his regiment during the Astor Place riots.
In April, 1861, he raised a regiment known as Duryee's Zouaves, which took part in the battle of Big Bethel.
In 1861 he was promoted to brigadier-general, and served with the Army of the Potomac until 1863, when he resigned.
He died in New York City, Sept. 27, 1890.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gaines's Mill , battle of. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Haseltine , James Henry 1833 - (search)
Haseltine, James Henry 1833-
Sculptor; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 2, 1833; joined the National army in 1861; was promoted major.
His works include America honoring her fallen brave; America victorious; Captivity, etc.; and statues of Generals Sheridan, Forsyth, Merritt, Hartsuff, Duryee etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), South Mountain , battle of (search)