Whitside, Samuel M., 1839-1904.

Whitside entered the U.S. Army in 1858 and was in 6th Cavalry till 1861. Promoted to Captain (1866), Major, 7th Cavalry (1885), Lt. Colonel, 3rd Cavalry (1895), Colonel, 10th Cavalry (1898), Brigadier General, U.S. Volunteers (1901). Reverted to Colonel, 10th Cavalry and became Brigadier General, U.S. Army, (1902). During the Civil War period he was with the Army of the Potomac and saw action in the Virginia campaigns (1862-1863). From 1865 to 1898 he served with several U.S. Cavalry regiments at various western posts. He commanded the Dept. of Santiago and Puerto Principe, Cuba (1900-01). Died in 1904.

From the description of The Samuel Whitside papers, 1878-1939. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 24651931

Whitside entered the United States (U.S.) Army in 1858 and was in 6th Cavalry Regiment until 1861. He was promoted to captain (1866); major, 7th Cavalry Regiment (1885); lieutenant colonel, 3rd Cavalry Regiment (1895); colonel, 10th Cavalry Regiment (1898); brigadier general, U.S. Volunteers (1901); reverted to colonel, 10th Cavalry Regiment; and became brigadier general, U.S. Army, (1902). During the Civil War period, he was with the Army of the Potomac and saw action in the Virginia campaigns (1862-1863). From 1865 to 1898, he served with several U.S. cavalry regiments at various western posts. He commanded the Department (Dept.) of Santiago and Puerto Principe, Cuba (1900-1901). Whitside died in 1904.

From the description of Samuel M. Whitside photograph collection. 1885-1902. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 52597014