Edward Burd Grubb Jr. | |
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United States Minister to Spain | |
In office December 23, 1890 – May 26, 1892 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Thomas W. Palmer |
Succeeded by | Hannis Taylor |
Personal details | |
Born | Burlington, New Jersey | November 13, 1841
Died | July 7, 1913 Newark, New Jersey | (aged 71)
Resting place | Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Burlington, New Jersey |
Political party | Republican |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Edward Burd Grubb Jr. (known as E. Burd Grubb) (November 13, 1841 – July 7, 1913) was a Union Army colonel and regimental commander in the American Civil War. He served in three regiments and commanded two of them. In recognition of his service, in 1866, he was nominated and confirmed for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865. He was later appointed by President Benjamin Harrison as United States Ambassador to Spain. He was also a noted foundryman, business owner and New Jersey politician who was close to Woodrow Wilson.[1]