James Totten

James Totten (September 11, 1818 – October 1, 1871) was a career American soldier who served in the United States Army and retired from active service in 1870 as the Assistant Inspector General. He served as an officer in the Union Army and Missouri militia general during the American Civil War. He may be related to Chief Engineer of the U.S. Army Brigadier General Joseph Totten.

James Totten
Born(1818-09-11)September 11, 1818
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 1, 1871(1871-10-01) (aged 53)
Sedalia, Missouri
Place of burial
Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia, Missouri
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1841–70
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Commands heldChief of Artillery, Union forces in Missouri
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
RelationsJoseph Totten (possible uncle)
C. A. L. Totten (son)
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