ASBOTH, Alexander Sandor

Affiliation:  Union

Born: December 18 1811, Keszthely, Hungary

Died: January 21 1868, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pre-War Profession: Engineer, emigrated to US in 1851 following revolutionary activities.

War Service: September 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers and chief of staff to Fremont, appointment lapsed, March 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Divn at Pea Ridge, commanded at Columbus KY, commanded Dist. of West Florida, Marianna

Post War:  US minister to Argentine Republic and Uruguay.