Hollon Richardson
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Hollon Richardson (December 25, 1835 – December 24, 1916) was an American lawyer and Union Army officer throughout the American Civil War. He served in the famous Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac and was awarded an honorary brevet to brigadier general after the war.
Quick Facts District Attorney of Chippewa County, Wisconsin, Preceded by ...
Hollon Richardson | |
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District Attorney of Chippewa County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1861 – August 1861 | |
Preceded by | A. K. Gregg |
Succeeded by | Rodman Palmer |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-12-25)December 25, 1835 Poland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | December 24, 1916(1916-12-24) (aged 80) Keyport, Washington, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle, Washington |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Leonora Colista Robinson
(m. 1862–1916) |
Children |
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Relatives | William W. Robinson (father-in-law) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 (USV) 1898 (USA) |
Rank | |
Commands | 7th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
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