TIBBITS, William Badger

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Affiliation:  Union

Born: March 31 1837, Hoosick Falls NY

Died: February 10 1880, Troy NY

Pre-War Profession: Manufacturer.

War Service: May 1861 Capt. in 2nd New York, Big Bethel, Seven Pines, Seven Days, Second Bull Run, Maj., Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, February 1864 Col. of 21st New York Cavalry (the Griswold Light Cavalry), served in West Virginia, New Market, commanded 1st Bde/1st Cavalry Divn at Piedmont, October 1865 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers.

Post War: General Tibbits returned to Troy in 1866, where for several years afterwards he suffered greatly, resulting from injuries received while in the service.