HARDING, Abner Clark

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Orlando FL
HARDING, Abner Clark
Born
February 10 1807, East HamptonCT
Died
July 19 1874, MonmouthIL
Pre-War Profession Businessman, lawyer, politician.
War Service 1862 Pvt. in 83rd
Illinois, August 1862 Col., garrison duty at FortDonelson in 1863, successfully defended it from an attack by Forrest and Wheeler, March 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, June 1863 resigned due to poor eyesight.
Post War Career
US congressman.
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