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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Ripley , James Wolfe 1794 -1870 (search)
Ripley, James Wolfe 1794-1870
Soldier; born in Windham, Conn., Dec. 10, 1794; graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1814; served in the War of 1812, participating in the defence of Sackett's Harbor.
During the Seminole War he was engaged in the capture of Pensacola and San Carlos de Barrancas.
He received the brevet of brigadier-general in 1861, and later was promoted to full rank.
He died in Hartford, Conn., March 16, 1870.