McClernand, John A. (John Alexander), 1812-1900

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Dates:
Birth 1812-05-30
Death 1900-09-20
English,

Biographical notes:

Illinois politician and soldier.

From the description of Report, 1861 Nov. 12. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49252333

Prior to his appointment as Brigadier General of the volunteers by Abraham Lincoln, McClernand had served in the Black Hawk War, studied law and passed the bar, been elected to the Illinois legislature and to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served under Grant at Belmont, Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Arkansas Post, until Grant took away his command after the Battle of Vicksburg. He was reinstated and served under General Banks at the Red River Campaign in Texas, but resigned in November 1864. Returned to his law practice, elected Sangamon County, Ill. circuit court judge, Chairman of the Democratic National Committe in 1876, and appointed to the Utah Committee by President Cleveland.

From the description of Papers, 1823-1919 [1861-1864]. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 49574789

U.S. representative from Illinois, lawyer, and army officer.

From the description of Autograph of John A. McClernand, 1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454498

American congressman.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Springfield, Ill., to the President, 1867 June 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270607053

American army officer and congressman.

From the description of General Order No. 1 : "Steamer Tigress, Millikens Bend, La." : manuscript not autograph, 1863 Jan. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609209

From the description of Letter signed : "Camp Before Vicksburgh", to Admiral David D. Porter, 1863 Feb. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270609269

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Subjects:

  • Banks and banking
  • Belmont, Battle of, Belmont, Mo., 1861
  • Corinth, Battle of, Corinth, Miss., 1862
  • Fort Donelson, Battle of, Tenn., 1862
  • Lawyers
  • Practice of law
  • Red River Expedition, 1864
  • Shiloh, Battle of, Tenn., 1862

Occupations:

  • Army officers
  • Lawyers
  • Representatives, U.S. Congress

Places:

  • Kentucky (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Utah (as recorded)
  • Vicksburg (Miss.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Utah (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)

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