CARR, Joseph Bradford USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

CARR, Joseph Bradford
Born August 16 1828, Albany NY
Died February 24 1895, Troy NY
Pre-War Profession Tobacconist, militia officer.
War Service May 1861 Col. of 2nd New York, Big Bethel, Peninsula campaign, Second Bull Run, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers - appointment expired March 1863 - reappointed March 1863, commanded a 1st Bde/2nd Divn/III Corps at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, assigned to Army of the James, commanded 3rd Divn/XVIII Corps (a division of Black troops).
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Manufacturer, secretary of state for New York.