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Civil War Soldiers - Carr
| Carr, Eugene A., brigadier-general,
U.S. Army, was born in Erie county, N. Y., March 20, 1830, was
graduated at West Point in 1850, and then engaged in Indian fighting
and garrison duty until 1861, being promoted in the meantime to
captain. During the Civil war he served with distinction at most of
the principal battles, being promoted and given brevet ranks until he
reached the rank of brevet major-general, U. S. A., March 13, 1865. He
engaged at Dug springs, Wilson's creek, where he won the brevet of
lieutenant-colonel for gallantry, was acting brigadier-general in
Fremont's hundred days' campaign, served under Hunter, Halleck and
Curtis, and was assigned, Feb., 1862, to the command of the 4th
division of the Army of the Southwest, participating in the pursuit of
the enemy into Arkansas, and holding the rank of brigadier-general
which he had received March 7, 1862. At Pea ridge, although thrice
wounded, he held his position for seven hours, contributing in large
measure to the success of the day and winning for himself a medal of
honor. The rest of his army record in the Civil war was no less
illustrious than that already described, and he came out of the
contest with many testimonials to his gallantry and faithful attention
to duty. He was made lieutenant-colonel of the 4th cavalry, in 1873,
transferred to the 5th cavalry later, and promoted to colonel of the
6th cavalry in 1879. He was actively engaged in many of the Indian
wars of the southwest, proving himself always a gallant and efficient
soldier. In July, 1892, he was commissioned brigadier- general U. S.
A., and was retired Feb. 15, 1893.
Source: The Union Army: A History of Military Affairs in the Loyal
States 1861-1865, Volume 8 Biographical, 1908
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| Carr, Joseph B., brigadier-general,
U.S. Army, was born in Albany, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1828. He was educated
in the public schools, apprenticed to a tobacconist, entered the
militia in 1849, and rose to be colonel. In May, 1861, he went to the
front as colonel of the 2nd N. Y. volunteers, his regiment being the
first to encamp in Virginia, and he commanded the 2nd at Big Bethel,
Newmarket bridge, the Orchards, Fair Oaks and Glendale. He commanded
the 2nd N. J. brigade at Malvern hill, distinguishing himself at that
battle, and on Sept. 7, 1862, he was commissioned brigadier-general
for "gallant and meritorious services in the field." He subsequently
served with conspicuous bravery at the battles of Bristoe station, 2nd
Bull Run, Chantilly, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg,
Wapping Heights and Robinson's tavern. He served in front of
Petersburg in command of the 1st division, 18th corps, and supported
Gen. Burnside in the mine fight with this force and the 3d division of
the 10th corps (colored). He was given command of the James river
defenses with headquarters at Wilson's landing, June 1, 1864, was
transferred to City Point on May 20, 1865, and on June 1, 1865, was
given the brevet commission of major-general of volunteers, to date
from March 13, "for gallant and meritorious services during the war."
Being mustered out of the service in Oct., 1865, he was appointed by
Gov. Fenton, major-general, N. Y. state militia, and commanded the
forces that quelled the railroad riots of 1877. He was placed on the
retired list in 1887. Gen. Carr was elected secretary of state for New
York in 1879, and served three terms, and was candidate for governor
in 1885. He died at Troy, N. Y., Feb. 24, 1895.
Source: The Union Army: A History of Military Affairs in the Loyal
States 1861-1865, Volume 8 Biographical, 1908
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