Willis A. Gorman
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Willis Arnold Gorman (January 12, 1816 – May 20, 1876) was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts 2nd Territorial Governor of Minnesota, Appointed by ...
Willis A. Gorman | |
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2nd Territorial Governor of Minnesota | |
In office May 15, 1853 – April 23, 1857 | |
Appointed by | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | Alexander Ramsey |
Succeeded by | Samuel Medary |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | George G. Dunn |
Succeeded by | Thomas A. Hendricks |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1841–1844 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Willis Arnold Gorman (1816-01-12)January 12, 1816 Flemingsburg, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | May 20, 1876(1876-05-20) (aged 60) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Martha Stone |
Profession | lawyer and politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1848 1861–1864 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 3rd Indiana Volunteers |
Commands | 4th Indiana Volunteers 1st Minnesota Infantry 1st Bde, 2nd Div, II Corps |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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