Charles Russell Lowell

Charles Russell Lowell III
Born(1835-01-02)January 2, 1835
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 1864(1864-10-20) (aged 29)
Middletown, Virginia, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861 — 1864
Rank Brigadier General
Commands2nd Massachusetts Cavalry
Battles / wars
Spouse(s)Josephine Shaw
(m. 1863–1864; his death)
ChildrenCarlotta Russell Lowell
Relations
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Charles Russell Lowell III (January 2, 1835 – October 20, 1864) was a railroad executive, foundryman, and General in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Cedar Creek and was mourned by a number of leading generals.