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Thomas Maley Harris

1817 – 1906

American general

Military officer Politician Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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Lived 1817 – 1906 (aged 89). Thomas Maley Harris was an American military officer, politician, assassination of Abraham Lincoln and physician.

Thomas Maley Harris (1817–1906) was an American physician and officer. He served as a Union general during the American Civil War.

Born and raised in Harrisville, Virginia (now part of West Virginia), Harris originally set out to be a teacher, but changed career paths to study medicine. He received his medical degree from Louisville Medical College in 1843 and returned to Virginia to practice medicine until 1861, when he closed his practice when the Civil War began.

During the war, Harris commanded the 10th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Shenandoah Valley, then a brigade and division during Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns of 1864. He was brevetted to brigadier general for service at the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864.

He was transferred to the Army of the James and took command of a division of reinforcements from the Department of West Virginia attached to the XXIV Corps. He received a full promotion to brigadier general in March 1865 and a brevet promotion to major general for service at the battle of Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865.

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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, Mayor of Harrisville, West Virginia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Maley Harris?

American general (1813–1906)

When was Thomas Maley Harris born?

Thomas Maley Harris was born on 17 June 1817 in Wood County.

When did Thomas Maley Harris die?

Thomas Maley Harris died on 30 September 1906 in Harrisville.

What was Thomas Maley Harris's occupation?

Thomas Maley Harris was a military officer, politician, assassination of Abraham Lincoln and physician.

What nationality was Thomas Maley Harris?

Thomas Maley Harris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Maley Harris

· Wikidata: Q7792138

· DBpedia: Thomas Maley Harris

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