Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios - Gen. Edward Otho Cresap Ord

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   ORD, GEN. EDWARD OTHO CRESAP, born in Cumberland, Md., October 18,
   1818. Graduated at West Point. Served in Seminole war 1839-42. Made
   captain 1852. Served in California coast survey 1853-56. Entered Union
   service in 1861, as brigadier-general. Made major-general May 2, 1862.
   Commanded left wing of Grant's army at Corinth. Fought in the battles
   of Iuka. Wounded in the battle of Hatchie. Engaged at capture of
   Vicksburg and Jackson. In July, 1864, commanded the 18th corps in Army
   of Potomac. Wounded at Fort Harrison. Participated as commander of
   Army of James, in the operations around Petersburg and in the battles
   and marches which led to Lee's surrender. Promoted to brigadier in
   regular army July 26, 1866. Subsequently held several commands in
   South and West. Placed on retired list 1881. Died in Havana July 22,
   1883.