Trivia 7-12-18 Who Am I?

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I was born in 'the Big Apple' and graduated from Yale. I briefly practiced law with my father, who later became a noted jurist. In 1861, I was appointed Major of a newly raised three-year infantry regiment. I received high praise for conspicuous gallantry and leadership in the Battle of Corinth, October 4, 1862. I lost a leg at River's Bridge, South Carolina in February 1864.
I was the last major general of volunteers appointed during the rebellion. I was breveted a Major General in the regular Army in 1867 and served until 1870 when I returned home and established a successful corporate law practice.
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I was born in 'the Big Apple' and graduated from Yale.
credit: @WJC

This individual died in the Big Apple, but was born in Columbus, Ohio according to multiple sources.

His name was Wager Swayne

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Did find one source who said born in NYC but offers no source - source

His father, Noah Swayne was living in Columbus, Ohio when Wager was born. - source
 
Gov. Beaver.

Edit - Good try, J. Horace, but I'm afraid Gov. James Beaver of Pennsylvania (for whom Penn State's football stadium is named) is not the correct answer. He fits some of the clues, but not all of them.

Welcome to the trivia game, anyway. Hope you'll come back and play again.

hoosier
 
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