James Barnes (general)

James Barnes
James Barnes, photo taken during the 1860s
Born(1806-12-28)December 28, 1806
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1869(1869-02-12) (aged 67)
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Place of burial
Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1829–1836, 1861–1866
Rank Brigadier General
Brevet Major General
Commands18th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars
Other workCivil engineering

James Barnes (December 28, 1806 – February 12, 1869) was a railroad executive and a Union Army general in the American Civil War.