Military officer; born in
St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 13, 1836; received a public school education, and studied law; served through the
Civil War; took part in the battles of
Wilson's Creek,
Dallas,
Kenesaw Mountain,
Atlanta,
Jonesboro,
Franklin,
Nashville, and others;
aide-de-camp to
General Schofield in 1862-66 and 1867-85; served in
Cuba during the
American-Spanish War, taking part in the battle at
San Juan Hill and in the capture of
Santiago; was promoted brigadier-general, United States army, Jan. 7, 1899, and retired at his own request, Jan. 18, 1899.
He is the author of
Battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo.;
Death of General Lyon;
Battles and leaders of the Civil War; and
Lyon's campaign in Missouri in the
Journal of the
Ohio Commandery, Loyal Legion, vol.
III., 1896-97.