GARRARD, Kenner USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

GARRARD, Kenner
Born September 30 1827, Bourbon Cty KY
Died May 15 1879, CincinnatiOH
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1851, cavalry duty.
War Service April 1861 captured in Texas, exchanged August 1862, Col. of 146th New York, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, July 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 3rd Bde/2nd Divn/V Corps, commanded Cavalry Bureau in Washington, commanded 2nd Cavalry Divn in Army of the Cumberland in Atlanta campaign, commanded 2nd Divn/XVI Corps at Nashville, Mobile.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. December 15 1864, Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A.March 13 1865.
Post War Career Real estate businessman.