George Washington Cole | |
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.jpg) George W. Cole, Union Army brevet major general | |
| Born | March 26, 1827 Lodi, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 1875 (aged 48) Mora, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Buried | Saint Vrain Cemetery, Mora, New Mexico |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service | American Civil War |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major General (brevet) |
| Unit | Union Army |
| Commands | Company H, 12th New York Volunteer Infantry Cole's Battalion, 3rd New York Volunteer Cavalry 2nd United States Colored Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | First Battle of Bull Run Battle of Kinston Siege of Petersburg |
| Alma mater | State University of New York Upstate Medical University (MD) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Barto, m. 1853-1875 (his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relations | Cornelius Cole (brother) |
| Other work | Physician Businessman Farmer |
George W. Cole (March 26, 1827 – December 9, 1875) was an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. His wartime commands included the 2nd United States Colored Cavalry Regiment, and he attained the rank of major general by brevet. In 1867 Cole was accused of murder after he killed L. Harris Hiscock, a member of the New York State Assembly. Cole accused Hiscock of an affair with Mrs. Cole; his first trial ended with a hung jury, and he was acquitted at the second on the grounds of "momentary insanity".