(1802-68) Born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His father was one of the very first settlers in Ohio. He was active in the Ohio militia for quite a number of years earning the rank of brigadier general. When the Civil War broke out he was actively engaged in recruiting and organizing Ohio volunteers. He was commissioned brigadier general in the U.S. Army, on Oct. 1, 1861. He served as the first post commander at Camp Dennison, near Cincinnati. Poor health and old age forced him to retire from the army in 1862.
Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Excellent quality 2/3 seated view in uniform with rank of brigadier general. He wears a slouch hat with U.S. hat wreath insignia and cradles his sword across his arm. Back mark: F. Gutekunst, Philadelphia.