John I. Curtin
John I. Curtin | |
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45th Pennsylvania Infantry | |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Relations | Cousin of Gov. Andrew Gregg Curtin |
John Irvin Curtin (June 17, 1837 – January 1, 1911) was a cousin of Pennsylvania governor Andrew Gregg Curtin. He led a regiment and then a brigade in the American Civil War.
Early life
Curtin was born at Eagle Forge, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Dickinson Seminary, later Lycoming College and became a civil engineer.
Civil War service
In 1861, Curtin served as a private in the
In the
When IX Corps returned to the Army of the Potomac in 1864, Curtin led his regiment at the
Curtin led his brigade again in the
On December 20, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln nominated Curtin for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from October 12, 1864, and the United States Senate confirmed the appointment on February 14, 1865.[3] He was mustered out of the volunteer service on July 17, 1865.[1]
Post war
Curtin died in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1911.[1] He was buried at the Union Cemetery in Bellefonte.[1]
See also
Notes
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8047-3641-1. p. 194.
- ^ Col. Thomas Welsh's Official Reports
- ^ Eicher, 2001, p. 743.
References
- Eicher, John H., and ISBN 978-0-8047-3641-1.
- Johnson, Robert Underwood, and Buel, Clarence C. (eds.), Battles and Leaders of the Civil War, Century Co., 1884-1888.