Capron, Horace, 1804-1885

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Capron, Horace, Brigadier-General; American agriculturalist

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Capron, Horace, 1812-1885.

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ケプロン, ホーレス

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Kepuron, Hōresu 1804-1885

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U.S. army officer and U.S. commissioner of agriculture.

From the description of Horace Capron papers, 1834-1961 (bulk 1871-1875). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71131604

Horace Capron: worked in cotton manufacturing, 1829-1834; in 1834 commissioned colonel of the 32nd Regiment of Maryland Militia; opened a cotton factory, 1836; active in progressive farming and agricultural societies; from 1852-1854 special agent over certain Indian tribes in Texas; served in the Civil War, attaining rank of Brigadier-general in the Illinois cavalry; in 1867 appointed U.S. Commissioner of Agriculture, remaining until 1871, when he was appointed by the Japanese government as commissioner and chief advisor to the Kaitakushi Department in the development and settlement of Hokkaido; returned to the U.S. in 1875.

From the description of Horace Capron papers, 1837-1884 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702168503 From the guide to the Horace Capron papers, 1837-1884, (Manuscripts and Archives)

Epithet: Brigadier-General; American agriculturalist

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1804, Aug. 31 Born, Attleboro, Mass. 1834 Married Louisa V. Snowden (died 1849) 1836 1851 Owner and superintendent of a cotton factory, Laurel, Md. Became nationally known for progressive farming techniques 1854 Married Margaret Baker 1863 Commander and lieutenant colonel, 14th Illinois Cavalry 1865 Commander and brigadier general, United States Volunteers 1866 Served in United States Army 1867 1871 Commissioner of agriculture 1871 1875 On staff of Agriculture Commission; adviser to the Japanese government 1885, Feb. 22 Died, Washington, D.C. From the guide to the Horace Capron Papers, 1834-1961, (bulk 1871-1875), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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Franklin, Battle of, Franklin, Tenn., 1864


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Stoneman's Raid, 1863


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