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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ransom , Thomas Edward Greenfield 1834 - (search)
Ransom, Thomas Edward Greenfield 1834-
Military officer; born in Norwich, Vt., Nov. 29, 1834; was taught engineering in early life, and was a land-agent and civil engineer in Illinois when the Civil War broke out, when he became lieutenant-colonel of the 11th Illinois Volunteers.
He was wounded in leading a charge at Charlestown, Mo., in 1861; took part in the capture of Fort Henry; and led his regiment in the attack on Fort Donelson, where he was again wounded.
He was promoted to colonel f Shiloh.
In June following (1862) he became chief of General McClernand's staff and inspector-general of the Army of the Tennessee.
In November he was made brigadier-general of volunteers, and the next year distinguished himself at Vicksburg.
Ransom was conspicuous for his skill and bravery in Banks's Red River expedition, and was severely wounded in the battle at Sabine Cross-roads.
He commanded the 17th Corps in the Atlanta campaign, and was brevetted major-general of volunteers Sept. 1,
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Sabine cross-roads , battle of. (search)