George Carlos Whitcomb
George Carlos Whitcomb | |
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Whitcomb c.1880-1890 | |
| Born | December 28, 1821 |
| Died | June 18, 1901 (aged 79) |
| Buried | Kinkhead Cemetery Alexandria, Minnesota |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Service years | 1863-1866 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | The "Sibley Guards" militia Hatch's Minnesota Cavalry Battalion |
| Commands | Company B, Hatch's Minnesota Cavalry Battalion |
| Known for | Attack on Forest City |
| Conflicts | Dakota War of 1862 Sioux Wars |
| Spouse | Anne Belle Felch |
| Children | 3 |
George Carlos Whitcomb (December 28, 1821 - June 18, 1901) was a Minnesota militiaman, military officer, educator, merchant, and early prominent citizen of Meeker County, Minnesota. During the Dakota War of 1862 Whitcomb is known for raising a company of militia in Forest City, Minnesota during the Attack on Forest City by the Dakota people.