Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 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. |