William R. Rowley
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 138 years ago |
| Date of birth | February 8,1824 |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Born | St. Lawrence County |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | February 9,1886 |
| Died | Galena |
| Illinois | |
| United States | |
| Battles and wars | American |
| War | |
| Battle of Vicksburg | |
| American Civil War | |
| Battle of Fort Donelson | |
| Battle of Shiloh | |
| Siege of Vicksburg | |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Units | 45th Illinois Infantry Regiment |
| Army of the Tennessee | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1817858 |
William R. Rowley Life story
William Ruben Rowley, was a lieutenant colonel, and Military Secretary on the staff of General Ulysses S. Grant during the American Civil War, later being breveted a brigadier general. After moving from New York to Galena, Illinois, he taught in the local school, while also becoming involved in local politics.