George Stoneman
George Stoneman, Jr. (August 22, 1822 – September 5, 1894) was a career U.S. Army officer, a Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, and the Governor of California between 1883 and 1887.
George Stoneman Jr. | |
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15th Governor of California | |
In office January 10, 1883 – January 8, 1887 | |
Lieutenant | John Daggett |
Preceded by | George C. Perkins |
Succeeded by | Washington Bartlett |
Personal details | |
Born | Busti, New York | August 8, 1822
Died | September 5, 1894 Buffalo, New York | (aged 72)
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1871 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | III Corps Cavalry Corps XXIII Corps |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |