Edward W. Hooper
Union Army officer
About Edward W. Hooper
Lived 1839 – 1901 (aged 61). Edward W. Hooper was an American harvard University and union Army, known for Boston and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Captain Edward William Hooper (December 14, 1839 – June 25, 1901), known as E. W. Hooper and also colloquially as Ned, was aide-de-camp on the staff of Union Generals Rufus Saxton, Department of the South and John Adams Dix, Department of the East during the American Civil War from 1862 to 1865. Hooper also served as private secretary to General Saxton, during which time he was given the rank of captain. He was also post commander and military governor in the South Carolina Sea Islands.
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Who was Edward W. Hooper?
Union Army officer
When was Edward W. Hooper born?
Edward W. Hooper was born on 14 December 1839 in Boston.
When did Edward W. Hooper die?
Edward W. Hooper died on 26 June 1901 in Belmont.
What was Edward W. Hooper's occupation?
Edward W. Hooper was a harvard University and union Army.
What was Edward W. Hooper known for?
Edward W. Hooper was known for Boston and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
What nationality was Edward W. Hooper?
Edward W. Hooper was American.
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