Samuel T. Busey
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Samuel Thompson Busey (November 16, 1835 – August 12, 1909) was a veteran of the Civil War who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1891 to 1893.
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Samuel Thompson Busey | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Gurney Cannon |
Succeeded by | Joseph Gurney Cannon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-11-16)November 16, 1835 Greencastle, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | August 12, 1909(1909-08-12) (aged 73) Mantrap Township, Minnesota, U.S. |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Commands | 76th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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