Edward Burd Grubb Jr.

Edward Burd Grubb Jr.
United States Minister to Spain
In office
December 23, 1890 – May 26, 1892
PresidentBenjamin Harrison
Preceded byThomas W. Palmer
Succeeded byHannis Taylor
Personal details
Born(1841-11-13)November 13, 1841
Burlington, New Jersey
DiedJuly 7, 1913(1913-07-07) (aged 71)
Newark, New Jersey
Resting placeSaint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Burlington, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican
Parent
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Rank Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Battles/warsAmerican 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]

  1. ^ NY Times (July 8, 1913). General E. Burd Grubb dies in 72D year - Famous old soldier passes away in Newark Hospital.