BENTON, William Plummer USA

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Aug 31, 2006
Location
Orlando FL
BENTON, William Plummer
Born December 25 1828, New Market MD
Died March 14 1867, New Orleans LA
Pre-War Profession Mexican war, lawyer, district attorney, judge.
War Service April 1861 Capt. in 8th Indiana, September 1861 Col., served in Western Virginia, may have commanded a brigade at Pea Ridge, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/14th Divn/XIII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, Mobile campaign.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. March 13 1865.
Post War Career Lawyer.
 
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