LEGGETT, Mortimer Dormer USA
Born April 19 1821, nr Ithaca NY
Died January 6 1896, Cleveland OH
Pre-War Profession Teacher, lawyer, schools superintendent, college professor.
War Service 1861 civilian aide to McClellan in western Virginia, January 1862 Col. of 78th Ohio, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded 3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Atlanta campaign, Leggett's Hill, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign, August 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. September 1 1864.
Post War Career Lawyer, US commissioner of patents, businessman.
Born April 19 1821, nr Ithaca NY
Died January 6 1896, Cleveland OH
Pre-War Profession Teacher, lawyer, schools superintendent, college professor.
War Service 1861 civilian aide to McClellan in western Virginia, January 1862 Col. of 78th Ohio, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded 3rd Divn/XVII Corps in Atlanta campaign, Leggett's Hill, March to the Sea, Carolinas campaign, August 1865 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. September 1 1864.
Post War Career Lawyer, US commissioner of patents, businessman.
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