James McCleery
James McCleery (December 2, 1837 – November 5, 1871) was an Ohio-born lawyer and officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He also served as U.S. Representative from Louisiana.
James McCleery | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – November 5, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Newsham |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Boarman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1837 Mecca, Ohio |
| Died | November 5, 1871 (aged 33) New York City, New York |
| Resting place | Christian Church Cemetery, Cortland, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1870 |
| Rank | Major Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Unit | 41st Ohio Infantry Regiment 45th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.