George Henry Chapman
George Henry Chapman (November 22, 1832 – June 16, 1882) was an American sailor, newspaper editor, lawyer, and soldier. He served in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and as a Union Army general during the American Civil War. Later in life he was a judge and a state legislator.
George Henry Chapman | |
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George Henry Chapman | |
| Born | November 22, 1832 Holland, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 16, 1882 (aged 49) near Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Place of burial | Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Navy United States of America (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1847–1850 (USN) 1861–1866 (Union Army) |
| Rank | Midshipman (USN) Brigadier General Brevet Major General (Union Army) |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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