Eliakim Sherrill
Eliakim Sherrill (February 16, 1813 – July 4, 1863) was an antebellum United States Congressman from the state of New York and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded during the Battle of Gettysburg defending against Pickett's Charge.
Eliakim Sherrill | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Gordon |
| Succeeded by | Herman D. Gould |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Preceded by | George T. Pierce |
| Succeeded by | George S. Nichols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1813 Greenville, New York, US |
| Died | July 4, 1863 (aged 50) Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Washington Street Cemetery 42°51′44″N 76°59′27″W |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Whig |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1863 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 126th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | |
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