Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Benjamin Harrison

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                                  HARRISON
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   HARRISON, GEN. BENJAMIN, born at North Bend, Ohio, August 20, 1833.
   Graduated at Miami University. Studied law and located at
   Indianapolis, Ind. Entered Civil war as 2d lieutenant of an Indiana
   regiment, and soon after promoted to colonel. Joined army of Buell, at
   Bowling Green, Ky. Later attached to Hooker's corps and served in
   operations from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Led his command in the actions
   of Cassville, New Hope Church, and Kenesaw Mountain. Transferred to
   Nashville, and served in that campaign with General Thomas. Mustered
   out of service June 8, 1865. Brevetted brigadier January 23, 1865. Ran
   for Governor of Indiana, 1876, and defeated. Chosen U.S. Senator,
   1880. Elected to President on Republican ticket in 1888. Nominated in
   1892, but defeated. Retired to practice of the law.