John P. C. Shanks

John Peter Cleaver Shanks (June 17, 1826 January 23, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1867 to 1875 and an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

John Peter Cleaver Shanks
John P. C. Shanks
Born(1826-06-17)June 17, 1826
Martinsburg, Virginia (now West Virginia)
DiedJanuary 23, 1901(1901-01-23) (aged 74)
Portland, Indiana
Place of burial
Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Indiana
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnion Army
Rank Colonel
Brevet Major General
Commands held7th Indiana Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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