LOWELL, Charles Russell USA
Born January 2 1835, Boston MA
Died October 20 1864, Cedar Creek VA
Pre-War Profession Businessman in railroads and ironworks
War Service May 1861 commissioned as Capt. in 3rd US Cavalry, Peninsula campaign, Antietam, recruited 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry - May 1863 Col., Washington defences, opposed Early's raid, commanded a Reserve Bde/1st Divn/Cavalry in Shenandoah Valley campaign, Third Winchester, Tom's Brook, Cedar Creek (mw), appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers on the day of the battle. |