Francis Fessenden
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Francis Fessenden (March 18, 1839 – January 2, 1906) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier from the state of Maine who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.[1] He was a member of the powerful Fessenden family, which was prominent in national politics during the mid-19th century.
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Born | (1839-03-18)March 18, 1839 Portland, Maine, US |
Died | January 2, 1906(1906-01-02) (aged 66) Portland, Maine, US |
Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1866 |
Rank | Brigadier General (Regular Army) Major General |
Commands held | 25th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment 30th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment 1st Division of the Department of West Virginia |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Mayor of Portland, Maine | |
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Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
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Occupation | Lawyer |
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