Adams, Alonzo W., 1820-1887
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Adams, Alonzo W., 1820-1887
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Alonzo W.
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1820-1887
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Adams, Alonzo Whitney, 1820-1887
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Alonzo Whitney
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Biographical History
Alonzo Whitney Adams was an American lawyer, politician and military officer. Born in Caroline, New York, he served in the California legislature.
During the Mexican–American War, Adams served as a captain in the U.S. Army.
During the American Civil War Adams fought at the Battle of Antietam as major and commander of the 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry. He reached the rank of colonel as of July 27, 1864. Adams was mustered out of the volunteers on June 27, 1865. On March 18, 1867, President Andrew Johnson nominated Adams for the rank of brevet brigadier general, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the United States Senate confirmed the nomination on March 28, 1867.
Alonzo W. Adams died February 22, 1887 and is buried at LaGrange, Ohio.
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Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862
Civil war
Civil War, 1861-1865
Gold mines and mining
Mexican War, 1846-1848
Mines and mineral resources
Taxation
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Americans
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Lawyers
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State Senator
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Tennessee
TN, US
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Was a commissary officer for the Tennessee State Militia during the War with Mexico.
Virginia
VA, US
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Served a large portion of his Civil War Service in Virginia.
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Caroline
NY, US
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Ohio
OH, US
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Alonzo W. Adams died in LeGrange, Ohio.
California
CA, US
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Served as a State Tax Collector and State Senator for the State of California.