Edward Ord

Edward Otho Cresap Ord
Born(1818-10-18)October 18, 1818
Cumberland, Maryland, US
DiedJuly 22, 1883(1883-07-22) (aged 64)
Havana, Captaincy General of Cuba
Place of burial
Allegiance United States (Union)
Service / branch United States Army (Union Army)
Years of service1839–1881
Rank Major General
Commands
Battles / wars
RelationsEdward Otho Cresap Ord, II, son
Jules Garesche Ord, son

Edward Otho Cresap Ord (October 18, 1818 – July 22, 1883), frequently referred to as E. O. C. Ord, was an American engineer and United States Army officer who saw action in the Seminole War, the Indian Wars, and the American Civil War. He commanded an army during the final days of the Civil War, and was instrumental in forcing the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. He also designed Fort Sam Houston. He died in Havana, Cuba of yellow fever.