CHRYSLER, Morgan Henry

[Mark Wadsworth]

CHRYSLER, Morgan Henry
Born September 30 1822, Columbia Cty NY
Died August 24 1890, Kinderhook NY
Pre-War Profession Farmer
War Service 1861 Pvt., Capt. in 30th New York, Maj., Second Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Lt. Col., December 1863 Col. of 2nd New York Veteran Cavalry, Washington defences, commanded 4th Bde/Cavalry Divn/XIII Corps in Red River campaign, Mobile, November 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. January 23 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Farmer
Notes An excellent citizen soldier.