BELKNAP, William Worth USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

BELKNAP, William Worth
Born September 22 1829, Newburgh NY
Died October 13 1890, Washington DC
Pre-War Profession Lawyer, politician.
War Service December 1861 Maj. in 15th Iowa, Shiloh (w), Lt. Col., Corinth, June 1863 Col., Vicksburg campaign, July 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/4th Divn/XVII Corps in Atlanta campaign, Ezra Church, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Internal revenue collector, secretary of war under Pres. Grant, impeached for corruption, lawyer.