Charles Smith Hamilton
Charles Smith Hamilton | |
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From History of Milwaukee from its first settlement to the year 1895 (1895) | |
| United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1, 1869 – March 17, 1877 | |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | Cassius Fairchild (whole state) |
| Succeeded by | Henry Fink |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1822 Westernville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 1891 (aged 68) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Spouse | Sophia J. Shepard (died 1911) |
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| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
| Occupation | soldier, manufacturer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1843–1853 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 3rd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
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Charles Smith Hamilton (November 16, 1822 – April 17, 1891) was a career United States Army officer who served with distinction during the Mexican–American War. He also served as a Union Army general during the early part of the American Civil War. After the war, he was appointed U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Wisconsin by President Ulysses S. Grant, and served as president of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.