Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. Frederick William Lander

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                                   LANDER
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   LANDER, GEN. FREDERICK WILLIAM, born at Salem, Mass., December 18,
   1821. Engaged in surveying Pacific Railroad routes. In 1861 was aide
   to General McClellan, and fought at battle of Rich Mountain. Made
   brigadier-general. Wounded at Ball's Bluff. Repelled the Confederates
   at Hancock. Sickness compelled him to resign. Died in Pawpaw, Va.,
   March 2, 1862.