Also known as: First Manassas Date: July 21st, 1861 Location: Fairfax and Prince William Counties, Virginia Approximate troop strength: Union 28,450; Confederate 32,230 Commanders: Brigadier General Irvin McDowell (Union); Brigadier Generals Pierre Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston Estimated Union casualties: 460 killed, 1124 wounded, 1312 missing or captured Estimated Confederate casualties: 387 killed, 1582 wounded, [...]
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Name Meaning Richard is of Old German origin and means “powerful leader”. Vital Stats Birthday: January 27, 1826 Birth Name: Richard Taylor (often referred to as Dick Taylor) Birthplace: Louisville, Kentrucy Date of Death: April 12, 1879 Cause: Complications from rheumatoid arthritis Place of Death: New York City Height: 5′ 8 1/2″ Nationality: American Ancestry: [...]
Name Meaning Edwin is of Old English origin and means “wealthy guard” Vital Stats Birthday: December 19, 1814 Birth Name: Edwin McMasters Stanton Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio Date of Death: December 24th, 1869 Cause: Respiratory failure. Stanton suffered from asthma most of his life Place of Death: Washington, DC Nationality: American Ancestry: English Occupation before Civil [...]
