James Sanks Brisbin | |
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 Photo taken during or after the Civil War (1861-1865) | |
| Born | May 23, 1837 Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 1892 (aged 54) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1892 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general Brevet major general |
| Commands | 5th United States Colored Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War Indian Wars |
James Sanks Brisbin (May 23, 1837 – January 14, 1892) was an American educator, lawyer, historian, author and soldier. He served as a Union Army general during the American Civil War. After the conflict he remained in the military for the rest of his life, and authored several works on a variety of subjects.