James S. Negley

James Scott Negley
Born(1826-12-22)December 22, 1826
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 7, 1901(1901-08-07) (aged 74)
Plainfield, New Jersey
Place of burial
Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1846–1848, 1861–1865
Rank Major General
Conflicts
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
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James Scott Negley (December 22, 1826 – August 7, 1901) was an American Civil War General, farmer, railroader, and U.S. representative from Pennsylvania. He played a key role in the Union victory at the Battle of Stones River.

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