Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. William Selby Harney

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                                   HARNEY
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   HARNEY, GEN. WILLIAM SELBY, born near Adysboro, Tenn., August 27,
   1800. Served in Black Hawk war of 1833, in Seminole war, and in
   Mexican war, when he was brevetted brigadier-general for bravery at
   Cerro Gordo. In command of Department of Oregon, 1858. Later, in
   command of Department of the West. Made prisoner by Confederates at
   Harper's Ferry. Retired from service August 1, 1863. Brevetted
   major-general March, 1865. Died May 9, 1889, in Florida.