Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902

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Staneley was born (1828) in Chester, Ohio; graduated from West Point (1852); served at various army posts (1852-1861) in Texas, California, Kansas, and Arkansas; and fought in the Civil War, with major engagements at Corinth (1862), the Atlanta Campaign, and in Tennessee (1864). Stanley was mustered out in 1866, served in Indian campaigns in the West, and led an expedition (1873) to the Yellowstone River. He retired from the army in 1892 and died in Washington, D.C. in 1902. His military promotions were to captain (March 1861), to brigadier general (Sept. 1861), and to major general (Nov. 1862).

From the guide to the Memoirs and related papers, 1862-1897., (Minnesota Historical Society)

David Sloane Stanley (1828-1902) of Ohio, studied medicine and practiced briefly as a country doctor before entering West Point in 1848. After graduation, Stanley served as lieutenant with the 2nd Dragoons on a mission from Fort Smith, Arkansas to San Diego, California to survey potential routes for a Pacific railroad. During the Civil War, he was appointed Major General of the Regular Army of Volunteers and Chief of Cavalry in the U.S. Army of the Tennessee.

From the description of Diary, 1853-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207172430

David Sloane Stanley graduated from West Point in 1852 and was commissioned in the 2nd United States Dragoons. In 1853 he accompanied an expedition traveling from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to San Diego, California. He was promoted to general during his service with the Union Army in the Civil War. In 1872 and 1873 he commanded expeditions that explored the Yellowstone area in search of a feasible route for a railroad.

From the guide to the David Sloane Stanley Diaries, 1853, 1872, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

U.S. Army officer.

David Sloane Stanley was born in 1828 in Cedar Valley, Ohio, the son of John B. and Sarah (Peterson) Stanley. Although he studied medicine, he decided instead on a military career. He graduated from West Point in 1852 and served in Texas, California, and Kansas. He served in the Union Army in the Civil War, being wounded several times, and taking part in numerous campaigns. At the end of the war he was promoted to colonel and served in the Sioux and Cheyenne wars in the west. In 1872 he was in command of the military escort to the railroad survey parties along the Yellowstone River. In 1884 he was appointed commander of the Dept. of Texas and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1892. After his retirement, he headed the Soldiers' Home in Washington, D.C., from 1893 to 1898. He died 13 Mar. 1902.

From the description of David Sloane Stanley report, 1872. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 81350472

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referencedIn Crimmins, Martin Lalor Papers 1936; 1950., 1813-1954 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn Rumbough, Sarah Elizabeth Stanley. The Regular Army O! United States Military Academy, USMA Library
referencedIn Hanson, Joseph R., 1837-1917. Joseph R. Hanson letters relating to the Upper Missouri Sioux, 1868-1869. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Opdycke, Emerson, 1830-1884. Papers 1861-1913. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn Philip Case Lockwood memorial collection of Civil War portraits and autographs, 1862-ca. 1886. Houghton Library
referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part III: The Civil War: The Union, 1804-1915. Houghton Library
referencedIn Wright family. Wright family papers, 1825-1938. Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902. David Sloane Stanley report, 1872. Montana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Myers, Clayman C. Clayman C. Myers papers, 1824-1930, undated. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Autographs of Civil War generals, [ca. 186-]. Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society
referencedIn Autograph File, S, 1556-1996. Houghton Library
referencedIn Wright family papers, 1825-1938 Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Larned, C. W. (Charles William), 1850-1911. Papers. United States Military Academy, USMA Library
referencedIn Bailey, Chesley D., b. 1836. Bailey, Chesley D., b.1836 1863-1864 Diary. The Filson Historical Society
referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part III: The Civil War: The Union, 1804-1915. Houghton Library
referencedIn Hanson, Joseph R., 1837-1917. Joseph R. Hanson letters relating to the Upper Missouri Sioux, 1868-1869. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Memoirs and related papers, 1862-1897. Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Shellenberger, John K., b. 1843?. John K. Shellenberger correspondence, 1862-1913. Library of Congress
referencedIn Letterbooks, 1859-1861. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Biography -- Stanley, David S. Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
creatorOf Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902. Diary, 1853-1854. American Antiquarian Society
referencedIn Crimmins, Martin Lalor, 1876-1955. Crimmins, Martin Lalor, papers, 1813-1954 University of Texas Libraries
creatorOf Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902. David Sloane Stanley diary transcripts, 1853, 1872. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Hanback, Lewis, 1839-1897. Hanback, Lewis 1839-1897 1862-1865 Letters. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902. Memoirs, 1848-1852. United States Military Academy, USMA Library
referencedIn Burns, Robert, 1832-1891. Robert Burns letter book, 1862-1865 [microform]. Minnesota Historical Society Library
creatorOf David Sloane Stanley Diaries, 1853, 1872 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Rosengarten, J. G. (Joseph George), 1835-1921. The German soldier in the wars of the United States, and related letters and clippings, 1885-1886. University of Pennsylvania Library
referencedIn Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts Civil War collection, 1724-1933 (inclusive); 1861-1912 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Patterson, Robert M. Papers, 1870-1876. Denver Public Library, Central Library
creatorOf Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902. Memoirs and related papers, 1862-1897. Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts
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Ohio
Corinth (Miss.), Battle of, 1862.
Mexico
Texas
California
New York (State)
Texas
Yellowstone River Valley
Ohio
New Mexico
San Diego (Calif.)
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Albuquerque (N.M.)
Great Plains
California
Yellowstone National Park.
Mexico
United States
Southwest, New
Southwest, New
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Southern States
Utah
Southern States
California
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Indians of North America
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Indians of North America
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Indians of North America
Indians of North America
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Seminole War, 1st
Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842
Seminole War, 3rd, 1855-1858
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Birth 1828-06-01

Death 1902-03-13

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