Edward Henry Hobson | |
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| Born | July 11, 1825 Greensburg, Kentucky |
| Died | September 14, 1901 (aged 76) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Place of burial | Family Cemetery, Greensburg, Kentucky |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1847; 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 13th Kentucky Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Mexican War American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Katie Adair |
| Other work | IRS Collector |
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Edward Henry Hobson (July 11, 1825 – September 14, 1901) worked in many roles, such as, a merchant, banker, politician, tax collector, railroad executive, and an officer in the United States Army in the Mexican–American War and American Civil War. He is most known for his determined pursuit of the Confederates during Morgan's Raid.