William J. Cullen
William J. Cullen | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of the Northern Superintendency | |
| In office May 13, 1857 – March 27, 1861 | |
| President | James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | Francis Huebschmann |
| Succeeded by | Clark W. Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1816 |
| Died | December 9, 1870 (aged 54) |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Other political affiliations | Democrat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Minnesota |
| Branch/service | Minnesota Militia |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Cullen Frontier Guards |
| Battles/wars | Dakota War of 1862 |
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William J. Cullen (May 1, 1816 – December 9, 1870) was an Indian agent, administrator, politician, and was the Superintendent for the Northern Superintendency of Indian Affairs from 1857-1860. Originally appointed under President of the United States James Buchanan, Cullen became known for embezzling federal funds which were meant for the annuity payments for the Dakota people and the Ojibwe living on reservations in Minnesota. Cullen's misappropriation of funds was a significant contributing cause leading up to the Dakota War of 1862 just two years later.