James McCleery | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – November 5, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Joseph P. Newsham |
Succeeded by | Alexander Boarman |
Personal details | |
Born | Mecca, Ohio | December 2, 1837
Died | November 5, 1871 New York City, New York | (aged 33)
Resting place | Christian Church Cemetery, Cortland, Ohio |
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | Union Army United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1870 |
Rank | Major Bvt. Brigadier General |
Unit | 41st Ohio Infantry Regiment 45th U.S. Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James McCleery (December 2, 1837 – November 5, 1871) was an Ohio-born lawyer and officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He also served as U.S. Representative from Louisiana.[1]