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[TimOD9857]

Hello again,
I have returned, that was another war, and have a second individual that need identifying. This photo looks a lot like a young General Ulysses S. Grant, but I am not positive and have not been able to verify it. I am hoping there is some very knowledgeable person out there that can help. Again thank you all in advance for your help.
Respectfully,
Tim O'D

 

[gary]

Doesn't look like a young Sam Grant to me.

 

[ole]

No. It doesn't. The beard is the same, but this guy is older than the young Sam Grant ever was.

 

[blue_zouave]

There's a nice selection of photos on the Ulysses S Grant Homepage http://www.empirenet.com/~ulysses/index.htm

Grant had a stronger chin than the fellow in the above CDV.

Zou

 

[M E Wolf]

Dear TimOD9857;

Welcome to CivilWarTalk!

I look forward to your future postings here and in many of the forums here.

I must warn you though; there will be times the software will net a naughty word or more. It will appear in your post as a ***** . Moderators have no control over it but; one of the most frequent 'word' caught in the net is: f-u-r-t-h-e-r. LOL Go figure. It is an innocent word and its caught a lot. So, if you see a word you know is innocent, like fu-rt-her or, General C-um-mings and or ship's s-cr-ew; just go back to your original post, hit the edit button and insert a few well placed hyphens if you will.

Another thing we're finding; is that some names are shared by other states, same with roads. So, if you will - when you are talking about Arlington, please denote which one-- Arlington, Virginia, Arlington, Texas, etc. Columbia Pike, is another common road term; so it would help to know where this road is--Virginia or elsewhere. That way, we're able to follow your topic/words/comments and observations.

Please know there are no quotas but, certainly want to hear from you. Post when you feel comfortable in doing so and at your own speed.

References are wonderful if you have them. It is great to go to the same book, page and read as another poster has; to read all of what that page has to offer. I like official records myself. So, I post all the information I can as to share.

Personal opinions and comments are welcomed also. So, don't feel this forum requires only references as to post comments about.

That said, I can see why it might be mistaken as young 'General U. S. Grant.' But, I am not a portrait expert. I wonder if there would be other photographs of him. He would have been 39 years old when he received his Brigadier General rank; to which the shoulder boards and velvet collar uniform would suggest.

It might be General Lewis Grant; if there is just 'Grant' on the tab identifying it.

This is one of my favorite links for 'pictures' of Generals.
The Generals of the American Civil War
1008 officers were appointed to the various general ranks on both sides during the American Civil War. In the Union Army, for most of the war, ...

www.generalsandbrevets.com/ - 17k - Similar pages

http://www.generalsandbrevets.com/


Just some thoughts.

Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf

 

[TimOD9857]

Thank You !

Thanks to all for your help. I really appreciate the assistance. Being a novice I can use a lot of help. I am still not sure who this General is but I do know for sure that it is not General Grant. I would also like to thank General M.E. Wolf for the connection/link to the site showing most of the Generals. I have been spending a lot of time attempting to locate this person along with the one in my other photo question. I look forward to posting, reading and hopefully replying to requests from others. This era in out history is not only tragic but also very intriguing. With all of the wars and conflicts happening around the world it is really sad that this happened. But, I firmly believe that it was needed and helped to strengthen our country. Thanks again for everything.
Respectfully,
Tim O'D

 

[M E Wolf]

Dear TimOD9857;

Please don't be a stranger.

Let us know if you find out who he is.

Give a copy to National Archives and US Library of Congress and see what they find in their attics.

Respectfully submitted for consideration,
M. E. Wolf