Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. John Charles Fremont

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                                  FREMONT
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   FREMONT, GEN. JOHN CHARLES, born in Savannah, Ga., January 21, 1813.
   Teacher of mathematics in U.S. navy, 1835. Made lieutenant in engineer
   corps, 1839. Conducted geographical surveys in West, 1842-45.
   Brevetted captain, but resigned commission. Returned as U.S. senator,
   from California, 1850-51. In 1856 was first candidate of the
   Republican party for President. On breaking out of Civil war
   commissioned major-general and placed in command of Western
   Department. Next placed in command in Western Virginia, where he was
   out-generaled by Stonewall Jackson. Resigned his commission when Pope
   was given command of Western Virginia. Engaged in railroad building.
   Governor of Arizona, 1878-81. Later, practiced law in New York City.
   In May, 1890, Congress placed him on retired list of army with rank of
   major-general. Died July 13, 1890.