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Steinwehr, Adolph Wilhelm Friedrich 1822-1877
Baron von, military officer; born in Blankenburg, Brunswick, Germany, Sept. 25, 1822.
His father and grandfather were in the Prussian military service, and he was educated at the military academy of Brunswick.
He came to the United States in 1847, and offered his services to the Bull Run.
In the fall of 1861 he was made brigadier-general, and commanded the 2d Brigade of Blenker's division.
After the organization of the Army of Virginia Steinwehr was appointed to command the 2d Division of Sigel's corps, and was active in the campaign in Virginia from August to December, 1862.
He was in the battles of Cted to command the 2d Division of Sigel's corps, and was active in the campaign in Virginia from August to December, 1862.
He was in the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg in 1863. General Steinwehr published A topographical map of the United States, and The Centennial Gazetteer.
He died in Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1877.