Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Philip Kearney

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                                  KEARNEY
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   KEARNEY, GEN. PHILIP, born in New York City, June 2, 1815. Educated at
   Columbia College, but entered 1st dragoons as first lieutenant in
   1837. Visited Europe and served in French army. In 1840 returned to
   United States and served on staff of General Scott. Served in Mexican
   war, and lost an arm at Mexico. In 1851 went to California and Oregon.
   In 1859 served in French army in Italy. Entered Union army in 1861 and
   fought in battle of Bull Run. Made brigadier-general of volunteers and
   served under Franklin and Heintzelman. Fought in battle of
   Williamsburg, in the Peninsula actions, and in the operations from
   Rapidan to Warrenton. Made major-general of volunteers July 7, 1862.
   Forced Jackson's corps back on Longstreet's men at second battle of
   Bull Run. Was killed in the battle of Chantilly September 1, 1862.