Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General William Woods Averill

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                                  AVERILL
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   AVERILL, GEN. WILLIAM WOODS, born in Cameron, N. Y., November 5, 1832.
   Graduated at West Point, June, 1855. Assigned to cavalry service, and
   served until 1857, at Carlisle, Pa. Sent to the frontier, and wounded
   in battle with the Indians. On sick leave till 1861. Renewed service
   as first lieutenant of mounted riflemen, and took part in battle of
   Bull Run. Appointed colonel of 3d Pennsylvania Cavalry, August 23,
   1861, and commanded defenses of Washington. Raided in Virginia, and
   fought battle of Kelley's Ford, March 18, 1863. Repulsed at While
   Sulphur Springs, August 26, 27, 1863. In active cavalry service, and
   was brevetted till he attained rank of major-general. Resigned May 18,
   1865. Entered manufacturung business, and invented much improved
   machinery.