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Josias Ridgate King | |
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| Born | 23 February, 1832 Washington,  District of Columbia, |
| Died | 19 February, 1916 Saint Paul, Ramsey County,  Minnesota, |
| Buried | Calvary Cemetery Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | Union Army |
| Service | Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1870 |
| Rank | lieutenant colonel |
| Known for | Being the first Minnesotan to enlist in the Civil War |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Grand Army of the Republic medal |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Louisa King (1842-1928) |
Josias Ridgate King (February 21, 1832-19 February 1916) was a lieutenant colonel and is credited as being the first person to volunteer for the Union during the American Civil War.[1][2][3]
- ^ "King, Josias R. (1832–1916)". MNopedia. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
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- ^ Winkel, Max (Spring 1972). Forgotten Pioneers...XII (PDF) (1st ed.).
- ^ Stumm, Robert J. (Winter 1992–1993). "Josias King-First Volunteer For The Union" (PDF). Ramsey County History. Vol. 27, no. 4.
