John Joseph Abercrombie

John Joseph Abercrombie
John Joseph Abercrombie
photo taken between 1861 and 1865
Born(1798-03-04)March 4, 1798
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1877(1877-01-03) (aged 78)
Roslyn, New York, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1822–1869
Rank Brigadier General
Unit1st U.S. Infantry
Commands7th U.S. Infantry
6th Brigade, 2nd Division, Department of Pennsylvania
2nd Brigade, 1st Division, IV Corps
Battles / warsBlack Hawk War
Seminole Wars
Mexican–American War
American Civil War

John Joseph Abercrombie (March 4, 1798 – January 3, 1877) was a career United States Army officer who served in numerous wars, finally reaching the rank of brigadier general during the American Civil War.