Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Franz Sigel

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                                   SIGEL
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   SIGEL, GEN. FRANZ, born in Baden November 18, 1824. Came to America
   1852. Organized a regiment in Missouri in 1861, and opposed the
   Confederates. Made brigadier May, 1861. Won the battle of Pea Ridge.
   Transferred East and fought the battle of second Bull Run. In command
   of eleventh corps, under Pope, September 14, 1862. In March, 1864,
   placed in command of Department of West Virginia. Defeated by
   Breckinridge May 15, 1864. Resigned and became editor of Baltimore
   "Weeker". Made Collector of Port of New York 1867. Appointed pension
   agent 1886. An author of repute.