George Stoneman
general of the Union Army and governor of California (1822-1894)
George Stoneman, Jr. (August 22, 1822 – September 5, 1894) was a career U.S. Army officer, a Union cavalry general in the American Civil War, and the Governor of California between 1883 and 1887.
George Stoneman Jr. | |
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| 15th Governor of California | |
| In office January 10, 1883 – January 8, 1887 | |
| Lieutenant | John Daggett |
| Preceded by | George C. Perkins |
| Succeeded by | Washington Bartlett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1822 Busti, New York |
| Died | September 5, 1894 (aged 72) Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1871 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | III Corps Cavalry Corps XXIII Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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