★ ★ Davies, Henry Eugene

Henry Eugene Davies​

Born: July 2, 1836

Birthplace: New York City, New York

Father: Judge Henry Ebenezer Davies 1805 – 1881

(Buried: Saint Luke's Church Cemetery, Beacon, New York)​

Mother: Rebecca Waldo Tappan 1812 – 1884

(Buried: Saint Luke's Church Cemetery, Beacon, New York)​

Wife: Julia Rich

Married: August 10, 1858 on Fishkill-on-Hudson, New York

Children:

Henry Eugene​

Education:

Attended Harvard College​

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Attended Williams College​

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Attended Columbia College​

Occupation before War:

Attorney in New York​

Civil War Career:

1861: Captain in 5th​ New York Infantry Regiment​

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1861: Served in the Battle of Big Bethel, Virginia​

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1861 – 1862: Major of 2nd​ New York Cavalry Regiment​

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1862: Served in the Virginia Peninsula Campaign​

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1862: Served in the Second Battle of Bull Run, Virginia​

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1862 – 1863: Lt. Colonel of 2nd​ New York Cavalry Regiment​

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1863: Colonel of 2nd​ New York Cavalry Regiment​

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1863: Served in the Battle of Brandy Station, Virginia​

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1863: Served in the Battle of Aldie, Virginia​

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1863: Stationed at Westminster, Maryland during Battle of Gettysburg​

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1863 – 1865: Brigadier General of Union Army Volunteers​

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1863: Served in the Bristoe Campaign in Virginia​

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1864: His Rank of Brigadier General not confirmed until April 1st​​

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1864: Served under Sheridan in raids near Richmond, Virginia​

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1864: Served in the Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia​

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1864: Served in the Battle of Haw's Shop in Virginia​

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1864: Served in the Siege of Petersburg, Virginia​

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1864: Served in the Battle of Vaughan Road, Virginia​

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1864: Participated in the raids on the Weldon Railroad​

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1865: Wounded during the Battle of Hatcher's Run, Virginia​

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1865: Served in the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House, Virginia​

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1865: Served in the Battle of Amelia Springs, Virginia​

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1865: Promoted to the rank of Major General​

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1866: Resigned from Union Army on January 1st​​

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1866: Confirmation as Major General by U.S. Senator on Feb. 23rd​​

Occupation after War:

Prominent Attorney in New York​

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1866 – 1869: Public Administrator of New York City, New York​

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1870 – 1873: U.S. Assistant District Attorney Southern New York​

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1871: Author of Ten Days on the Plains​

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Attorney in Beacon, New York​

Died: September 7, 1894

Place of Death: While visiting friends in Middleborough, Massachusetts

Cause of Death: Sudden hemorrhage of the lungs

Age at time of Death: 58 years old

Burial Place: Saint Luke's Church Cemetery, Beacon, New York

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy Birthday Major General Henry Eugene Davies! Salutes remembering General Davies on his birthday.

 

[Pollaco]

In addition to "Ten Days on the Plains", Davis was also the author of a biography "General Sheridan".

 

[gentlemanrob]

Happy (Saturday) Birthday Major General Henry E. Davies! Salutes remembering General Davies on his birthday weekend.

 

[Pollaco]

When General David Gregg resigned on Febuary 3, 1865 his brigade went through several temporary commanders. Davies led it from March 14 and March 27, 1865.

 

[USS ALASKA]

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Promotion

16 Sept 1863

Henry Eugene Davies promoted Brigadier-General USV 16 September 1863.

Cheers,
USS ALASKA