James M. Shackelford
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James Murrell Shackelford (July 7, 1827 – September 7, 1907) was a lawyer, judge, and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He has the distinction of having captured Confederate cavalry commander John Hunt Morgan in mid-1863, effectively ending "Morgan's Raid".
"James Shackelford" redirects here. For the cinematographer, see James B. Shackelford.
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James M. Shackelford | |
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Born | (1827-07-07)July 7, 1827 Lincoln County, Kentucky |
Died | September 7, 1909(1909-09-07) (aged 82) Port Huron, Michigan |
Place of burial | Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1847–1848, 1861–1864 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | 25th Kentucky Infantry Regiment 8th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment 4th Division, XIII Corps Cavalry Corps, Army of the Ohio |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | lawyer judge |
Justice of the United States Court for the Indian Territory | |
In office March 26, 1889 – March 27, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Position established[lower-alpha 1] |
Succeeded by | Charles Bingley Stuart |
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