WOOL, John Ellis

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WOOL, John Ellis
Born February 29 1784, Newburgh NY
Died November 10 1869, Troy NY
Pre-War Profession War of 1812, 1841 Brig. Gen. USA, moved Cherokee Indians to eastern Oklahoma, Mexican war, commanded Department of the East and Department of the Pacific.
War Service August 1861 sent reinforcements to Fort Monroe to save it for the Union, May 1862 promoted Maj. Gen. in Regular Army, commanded the Middle Department and Department of the East, retired August 1863.
Post War Career
Notes Oldest officer to exercise active command on either side during the Civil War.
 
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