HAMLIN, Cyrus USA HAMLIN, Cyrus Born April 26 1839, Hampden ME Died August 28 1867, New OrleansLA Pre-War Profession Lawyer. War Service April 1862 Capt. on Fremont's staff, Cross Keys, February 1863 Col. of 80th US Colored Infantry, garrison duty at Port Hudson, commanded a district in Louisiana, December 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers. Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865. Post War Career Lawyer, carpetbagger, died of yellow fever. |