James McCleery

James McCleery
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1871 – November 5, 1871
Preceded byJoseph P. Newsham
Succeeded byAlexander Boarman
Personal details
Born(1837-12-02)December 2, 1837
DiedNovember 5, 1871(1871-11-05) (aged 33)
New York City, New York, US
Resting placeChristian Church Cemetery, Cortland, Ohio, US
PartyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnion Army
United States Army
Years of service1861–1870
Rank Major
Bvt. Brigadier General
Unit41st Ohio Infantry Regiment
45th U.S. Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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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.