HAMLIN, Cyrus

Affiliation:  Union

Born: April 26 1839, Hampden ME

Died: August 28 1867, New Orleans LA

Pre-War Profession: Lawyer

War Service: April 1862 Capt. on Fremont's staff, Cross Keys, February 1863 Col. of 80th US Colored Infantry, garrison duty at Port Hudson, commanded a district in Louisiana, December 1864 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

Post War: Lawyer, carpetbagger, died of yellow fever