KETCHAM, John Henry USA

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KETCHAM, John Henry USA


Born December 21 1832, Dutchess Cty NY
Died November 4 1906, New York NY
Pre-War Profession Farmer, politician.
War Service October 1862 Col. of 150th New York, Gettysburg, guarded railroads in Tennessee, Atlanta campaign, Atlanta (w), Savannah (w), resigned March 1865, April 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.V. December 6 1864, Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career US congressman, commissioner of the District of Columbia.