Fairchild, Lucius, 1831-1896

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American soldier and diplomat; gov. of Wisconsin.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Madison, to W.W. Belknap, 1870 Feb. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270524371

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Madison, to the President, 1884 Feb. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270524356

Lucius Fairchild, soldier and politician, was born in Ohio in 1831. At the age of 18 he set out for California to mine for gold. He spent six years in California and returned to Wisconsin in 1855. In 1861 he became a captain of the 1st Wisconsin regiment. As colonel of the 2nd Wisconsin, in the Battle of Gettysburg, he led a charge at Seminary Hill, where he lost his left arm. After the war Fairchild served six consecutive terms of governor of Wisconsin. In 1886, he was elected commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. He died in 1896.

From the description of Manuscript regarding vigilance committees, [before 1896]. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 81288798

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Birth 1831-12-27

Death 1896-05-23

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