There are so many civil war generals who can be overlooked because of the famous generals such as Ulysses S Grant or Robert E Lee. However, the smaller generals are also important. Men like George Stoneman were influential to the Civil War. Just because their names are unknown to most does not make them any less important.
George Stoneman was born in New York on August 8, 1822 to parents George and Katharine Cheney Aldrich(George Stoneman). George was the oldest of 10 children(The American Civil War). George studied a number of subjects at the Jamestown Academy in Jamestown, New York until he as 18 years old. Despite his parents low status is society, George received an appointment to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, where he became roommates with Stonewall Jackson. Stoneman graduated from this school with such legends as George McClellan, Thomas …show more content…
Stoneman served mainly on the frontier, fighting off indians and making pathways through rugged mountains. Stoneman was known for his courage in battle as well as his concern for his men's wellbeing(George Stoneman). During the beginning of the Civil War, Stoneman was placed as the Union commander of Fort Brown in Texas in February of 1861. However, when he ignored confederate General Twiggs orders to surrender top Texan authorities, him and his troops were forced to retreat to the north(Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). Stoneman later served under general McClellan. Stoneman did not agree with McClellan’s disregard of chivalry in battle. This resulted in a devastating loss in battle. Stoneman Married a woman named Mary Oliver Hardisty in November of 1861 and eventually had four children together. General Hooker personally assigned Stoneman to lead several missions to destroy confederate supplies and railways, and gather information on the confederates plans. Stoneman and his troops nearly captured President Davis in
George Stoneman was born in New York on August 8, 1822 to parents George and Katharine Cheney Aldrich(George Stoneman). George was the oldest of 10 children(The American Civil War). George studied a number of subjects at the Jamestown Academy in Jamestown, New York until he as 18 years old. Despite his parents low status is society, George received an appointment to the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, where he became roommates with Stonewall Jackson. Stoneman graduated from this school with such legends as George McClellan, Thomas …show more content…
Stoneman served mainly on the frontier, fighting off indians and making pathways through rugged mountains. Stoneman was known for his courage in battle as well as his concern for his men's wellbeing(George Stoneman). During the beginning of the Civil War, Stoneman was placed as the Union commander of Fort Brown in Texas in February of 1861. However, when he ignored confederate General Twiggs orders to surrender top Texan authorities, him and his troops were forced to retreat to the north(Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). Stoneman later served under general McClellan. Stoneman did not agree with McClellan’s disregard of chivalry in battle. This resulted in a devastating loss in battle. Stoneman Married a woman named Mary Oliver Hardisty in November of 1861 and eventually had four children together. General Hooker personally assigned Stoneman to lead several missions to destroy confederate supplies and railways, and gather information on the confederates plans. Stoneman and his troops nearly captured President Davis in