Charles Francis Adams Jr.
Charles Francis Adams Jr. (May 27, 1835 – March 20, 1915) was an American author, historian, and railroad and park commissioner who served as the president of the Union Pacific Railroad from 1884 to 1890. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission.
Charles Francis Adams Jr. | |
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| President of Union Pacific Railroad | |
| In office 1884–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Sidney Dillon |
| Succeeded by | Sidney Dillon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Francis Adams Jr. May 27, 1835 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1915 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Spouse |
Mary Hone Ogden
(m. 1865; until his death 1915) |
| Relations | Adams political family |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | Soldier, railroad commissioner, park commissioner, author, historian |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 1st Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry |
| Commands | 5th Regiment Massachusetts Colored Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War: • Battle of Secessionville • Maryland Campaign • Battle of South Mountain • Battle of Antietam • Gettysburg Campaign • Battle of Aldie |
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