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| − | '''George Bibb Crittenden''' (March 20, 1812 – November 27, 1880) was a career [[United States Army]] officer who served in the [[Black Hawk War]], the Army of the |
+ | '''George Bibb Crittenden''' (March 20, 1812 – November 27, 1880) was a career [[United States Army]] officer who served in the [[Black Hawk War]], the Army of the Republic of Texas, and the [[Mexican-American War]], and was a [[General officer|general]] in the [[Confederate States Army]] in the [[American Civil War]]. |
==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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+ | Crittenden was born in Russellville, Kentucky, his father being the U.S. politician [[John J. Crittenden]]. His brother, [[Thomas Leonidas Crittenden]], and cousin, [[Thomas Turpin Crittenden]], were both future generals for the [[Union Army]]. He graduated from the [[United States Military Academy]] in 1832 and was commissioned a [[Second Lieutenant#United States|second lieutenant]] in the [[U.S. 4th Infantry Regiment|4th U.S. Infantry]]. He fought in the [[Black Hawk War]] of 1832 and resigned his commission the following year. He attended Transylvania University and became a lawyer. He moved to the Republic of Texas in 1842 and joined the Army of the Republic of Texas. During the [[Mier Expedition]] of 1843, he was captured by the Mexican army and [[prisoner exchange|exchanged]]. He rejoined the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] in 1846 and fought with the [[3rd Cavalry Regiment (United States)|Regiment of Mounted Rifles]] in the [[Mexican-American War]]. He was given a [[Brevet (military)|brevet]] promotion to [[Major (United States)|major]] for gallantry at [[Battle of Contreras|Contreras]] and [[Battle of Churubusco|Churubusco]] in 1847 and a permanent promotion to major in the [[Regular Army (United States)|regular army]] in 1848. However, on August 19, 1848, he was cashiered from the Army, to be restored in March 1849. He eventually reached the permanent rank of [[Lieutenant colonel (United States)|lieutenant colonel]] in 1856. |
==Civil War== |
==Civil War== |
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| − | Just before the start of the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], Crittenden accepted a commission as [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]], in the [[Confederate States Army]] infantry on March 16, 1861, although he would not resign his U.S. Army commission until June 10. He was promoted to [[Brigadier General (CSA)|brigadier general]] on August 15, 1861, and served briefly as a brigade commander in the Confederate [[Army of the Potomac (Confederate)|Army of the Potomac]] in |
+ | Just before the start of the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], Crittenden accepted a commission as [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]], in the [[Confederate States Army]] infantry on March 16, 1861, although he would not resign his U.S. Army commission until June 10. He was promoted to [[Brigadier General (CSA)|brigadier general]] on August 15, 1861, and served briefly as a brigade commander in the Confederate [[Army of the Potomac (Confederate)|Army of the Potomac]] in Virginia. He was promoted to [[Major General (CSA)|major general]] on November 9, 1861, and commanded the District of East Tennessee. On January 18, 1862, he and Confederate Brig. Gen. [[Felix Zollicoffer]] were defeated by Union Brigadier General [[George Henry Thomas|George H. Thomas]] at the [[Battle of Mill Springs]],<ref>Warner, p. 66.</ref> the first important Confederate defeat in the war, breaking the Southern hold on eastern Kentucky. |
He briefly commanded the 2nd Division of the Army of Central Kentucky in 1862, but was relieved on March 31. He was arrested the next day on charges of drunkenness by the order of Maj. Gen. [[William J. Hardee]] and restored on April 18. General [[Braxton Bragg]] ordered a court of inquiry in July and Crittenden resigned as a general officer, reverting to colonel in October 1862. |
He briefly commanded the 2nd Division of the Army of Central Kentucky in 1862, but was relieved on March 31. He was arrested the next day on charges of drunkenness by the order of Maj. Gen. [[William J. Hardee]] and restored on April 18. General [[Braxton Bragg]] ordered a court of inquiry in July and Crittenden resigned as a general officer, reverting to colonel in October 1862. |
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==Postbellum career== |
==Postbellum career== |
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| − | He served as the state librarian of Kentucky from 1867 to 1871. He died in |
+ | He served as the state librarian of Kentucky from 1867 to 1871. He died in Danville, Kentucky, and is buried in the [[Frankfort Cemetery|State Cemetery]], Frankfort, Kentucky. |
==See also== |
==See also== |
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==References== |
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* Eicher, John H., and [[David J. Eicher]]. ''Civil War High Commands''. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. |
* Eicher, John H., and [[David J. Eicher]]. ''Civil War High Commands''. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. |
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| − | * [[Damon R. Eubank|Eubank, Damon R.]] ''In the Shadow of the Patriarch: The John J. Crittenden Family in War and Peace.'' |
+ | * [[Damon R. Eubank|Eubank, Damon R.]] ''In the Shadow of the Patriarch: The John J. Crittenden Family in War and Peace.'' Macon, Georgia: Mercer University Press, 2009, ISBN 978-0-88146-151-0. |
* Warner, Ezra J. ''Generals in Gray: Lives of the Confederate Commanders''. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1959. ISBN 0-8071-0823-5. |
* Warner, Ezra J. ''Generals in Gray: Lives of the Confederate Commanders''. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1959. ISBN 0-8071-0823-5. |
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 24 July 2021
| George Bibb Crittenden | |
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| Born | March 20, 1812 |
| Died | November 27, 1880 (aged 68) |
| Place of birth | Russellville, Kentucky |
| Place of death | Danville, Kentucky |
| Place of burial | the State Cemetery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America Republic of Texas Confederate States of America |
| Service/branch |
U.S. Army Texas Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service |
1832–1833; 1846–1861 (USA) 1842–1843 (Texas) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant Colonel (USA)File:CSAGeneral.png Major General (CSA) |
| Commands held | 2nd Division of the Army of Central Kentucky |
| Battles/wars | |
| Other work | State Librarian of Kentucky |
George Bibb Crittenden (March 20, 1812 – November 27, 1880) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Black Hawk War, the Army of the Republic of Texas, and the Mexican-American War, and was a general in the Confederate States Army in the American Civil War.
Early life
Crittenden was born in Russellville, Kentucky, his father being the U.S. politician John J. Crittenden. His brother, Thomas Leonidas Crittenden, and cousin, Thomas Turpin Crittenden, were both future generals for the Union Army. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1832 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry. He fought in the Black Hawk War of 1832 and resigned his commission the following year. He attended Transylvania University and became a lawyer. He moved to the Republic of Texas in 1842 and joined the Army of the Republic of Texas. During the Mier Expedition of 1843, he was captured by the Mexican army and exchanged. He rejoined the U.S. Army in 1846 and fought with the Regiment of Mounted Rifles in the Mexican-American War. He was given a brevet promotion to major for gallantry at Contreras and Churubusco in 1847 and a permanent promotion to major in the regular army in 1848. However, on August 19, 1848, he was cashiered from the Army, to be restored in March 1849. He eventually reached the permanent rank of lieutenant colonel in 1856.
Civil War
Just before the start of the Civil War, Crittenden accepted a commission as colonel, in the Confederate States Army infantry on March 16, 1861, although he would not resign his U.S. Army commission until June 10. He was promoted to brigadier general on August 15, 1861, and served briefly as a brigade commander in the Confederate Army of the Potomac in Virginia. He was promoted to major general on November 9, 1861, and commanded the District of East Tennessee. On January 18, 1862, he and Confederate Brig. Gen. Felix Zollicoffer were defeated by Union Brigadier General George H. Thomas at the Battle of Mill Springs,[1] the first important Confederate defeat in the war, breaking the Southern hold on eastern Kentucky.
He briefly commanded the 2nd Division of the Army of Central Kentucky in 1862, but was relieved on March 31. He was arrested the next day on charges of drunkenness by the order of Maj. Gen. William J. Hardee and restored on April 18. General Braxton Bragg ordered a court of inquiry in July and Crittenden resigned as a general officer, reverting to colonel in October 1862.
Postbellum career
He served as the state librarian of Kentucky from 1867 to 1871. He died in Danville, Kentucky, and is buried in the State Cemetery, Frankfort, Kentucky.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Warner, p. 66.
References
- Eicher, John H., and David J. Eicher. Civil War High Commands. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 2001. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3.
- Eubank, Damon R. In the Shadow of the Patriarch: The John J. Crittenden Family in War and Peace. Macon, Georgia: Mercer University Press, 2009, ISBN 978-0-88146-151-0.
- Warner, Ezra J. Generals in Gray: Lives of the Confederate Commanders. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1959. ISBN 0-8071-0823-5.
External links
- "George B. Crittenden". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8920. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
The original article can be found at George B. Crittenden and the edit history here.