MCGINNIS, George Francis

Affiliation:  Union

Born: March 19 1826, Boston MA

Died: May 29 1910, Indianapolis IN

Pre-War Profession: Mexican war, hat manufacturer

War Service: April 1861 enlisted in 11th Indiana, Lt. Col., September 1861 Col., served in Western Virginia, Ft Donelson, Shiloh, Yazoo Pass, November 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 1st Bde/12th Divn/XIII Corps in Vicksburg campaign, commanded in Depts of the Gulf and Arkansas.

Post War: County auditor, postmaster of Indianapolis