George N. Morgan

George Nelson Morgan (September 7, 1825 – July 24, 1866) was a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.

George Nelson Morgan
Born(1825-09-07)September 7, 1825
Massena, New York
DiedJuly 24, 1866(1866-07-24) (aged 40)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1866
RankColonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Commands held1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment
2nd Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

George N. Morgan was born in Massena, New York, September 7, 1825.[1] He moved to Minnesota and was a foundry and machine shop operator.[1]

Morgan joined the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and was appointed captain, May 29, 1861, major, October 23, 1861, lieutenant colonel, October 2, 1862, and colonel, November 14, 1862.[1] He commanded the regiment at the Battle of Fredericksburg. He had temporary command of a brigade in the Army of the Potomac, beginning December 14, 1862.[1]

Because of tuberculosis, he resigned, May 4, 1863, but was recovered sufficiently to be appointed major of the 2nd Regiment, Veteran Reserve Corps, May 26, 1863 and colonel, September 25, 1863.[1] He commanded Fort Snelling, Minnesota, a training facility.

On January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Morgan for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the United States Senate confirmed the appointment on March 12, 1866.[2] Morgan was mustered out of the volunteers on June 30, 1866.[1]

Morgan's tuberculosis worsened and he died at Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 24, 1866.[1] He was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.[1]

His son, George H. Morgan, later became a cavalry officer, and was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Namesake

Morgan Avenue in Minneapolis is named for George N. Morgan.

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See also

References
  1. Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, Civil War High Commands. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 978-0-8047-3641-1. p. 397.
  2. Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher, Civil War High Commands. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 978-0-8047-3641-1. p. 753.


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