Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
Date | Event |
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1804, Aug. 31 | Born, Attleboro, Mass. |
1834 | Married Louisa V. Snowden (died 1849) |
1836-1851 | Owner and superintendent of a cotton factory, Laurel, Md. Became nationally known for progressive farming techniques |
1854 | Married Margaret Baker |
1863 | Commander and lieutenant colonel, 14th Illinois Cavalry |
1865 | Commander and brigadier general, United States Volunteers |
1866 | Served in United States Army |
1867-1871 | Commissioner of agriculture |
1871-1875 | On staff of Agriculture Commission; adviser to the Japanese government |
1885, Feb. 22 | Died, Washington, D.C. |