Preceded by John Bidwell Died February 22, 1887 | Name Alonzo Adams | |
Succeeded by Charles F. Lott,
Joseph E.N. Lewis Rank Brevet Brigadier General, USV Battles/wars Mexican–American War
American Civil War
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Gettysburg Commands 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry Battles and wars Mexican–American War, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Gettysburg, American Civil War Service/branch United States Army, Union Army | ||
Allegiance United States of America Years of service 1848
1861 - 1865 | ||
Alonzo Whitney Adams (March 7, 1820 – February 22, 1887) was an American lawyer, politician and military officer. Born in Caroline, New York, he served in the California legislature.
During the Mexican–American War, Adams served as a captain in the U.S. Army.
During the American Civil War Adams fought at the Battle of Antietam as major and commander of the 1st Regiment New York Volunteer Cavalry. He reached the rank of colonel as of July 27, 1864. Adams was mustered out of the volunteers on June 27, 1865. On March 18, 1867, President Andrew Johnson nominated Adams for the rank of brevet brigadier general, to rank from March 13, 1865, and the United States Senate confirmed the nomination on March 28, 1867.
Alonzo W. Adams died February 22, 1887 and is buried at LaGrange, Ohio.