Francis Channing Barlow | |
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.jpg) Francis C. Barlow | |
| Born | October 19, 1834 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 1896 (aged 61) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Major General[1][2] |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | Politician |
Francis Channing Barlow (October 19, 1834 – January 11, 1896) was a lawyer, politician, and Union General during the American Civil War.
- ^ Note that Barlow was appointed major general on May 26, 1865, at the very end of the war and his appointment was not confirmed by the U.S. Senate until February 23, 1866. Eicher, 2001, p. 702. His actual service for much of the war was as a brigadier general. He was awarded the brevet grade of major general of volunteers in December 1864, confirmed February 14, 1865, while he was on sick leave after the Overland Campaign and beginning of the Siege of Petersburg.
- ^ Barlow was nominated for the award of the brevet grade of major general on December 12, 1864, to rank from August 1, 1864, and the award was confirmed February 14, 1865. As noted above, he later was appointed a full major general on May 26, 1865, although the appointment was not confirmed until February 23, 1866