SULLIVAN, Jeremiah Cutler

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Affiliation:  Union

Born: October 1 1830, Madison IN

Died: October 21 1890, Oakland CA

Pre-War Profession: Served in US Navy, lawyer

War Service: April 1861 Capt. in 6th Indiana, Philippi, Rich Mountain, Cheat Mountain, commanded a brigade in Shields' division in Shenandoah Valley campaign, April 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/3rd Divn/Army of the Mississippi at Iuka, Corinth, commanded Dist. of Jackson, served on Grant's staff in Vicksburg campaign, chief of staff to McPherson, served in West Virginia guarding railroads, resigned may 1865.

Post War: Various clerical jobs.