DOUBLEDAY, Abner USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

DOUBLEDAY, Abner
Born June 26 1819, Ballston Spa NY
Died January 26 1893, Mendham NJ
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1842, Mexican war, Seminole wars.
War Service 1861 Capt. at Fort Sumter, Maj. in 17th US Infantry, February 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/III Corps at Second Bull Run, commanded 1st Divn/I Corps at Antietam, November 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, Fredericksburg, commanded I Corps at Gettysburg after Reynolds fell, held no further active command.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Army service, author.