Try again later. With the beginning of the Civil War, he was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Year should not be greater than current year. 21 Mar 1890 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. After the Union Army's defeat at Second Bull Run, Crook and his regiment were attached to the Kanawha Division at the start of the Maryland Campaign. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. The Cavalry battalions led the column, followed by the battalion of mule-borne foot soldiers, and a provisional company of civilian miners and packers brought up the rear. Red Cloud, a war chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux), said of Crook, "He, at least, never lied to us. Research Crook in the Surnames forums on Genealogy.com, the new GenForum! Several minutes later, the soldiers heard the sound of intermittent gunfire coming from the bluffs to the north. Collins.[12]. Major William White Crook, Morgan Co. MO. At the end of the Civil War, George Crook received a brevet as major general in the regular army, but reverted to the permanent rank of major.Only days later, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, serving with the 23rd Infantry on frontier duty in the Pacific Northwest. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Crook (2280)? While the fight at Cloyd's Mountain was going on, a train pulled into the Dublin station and disgorged 500 fresh troops of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, which had just defeated Averell at Saltville. When the Civil War broke out, Crook accepted a commission as Colonel of Ohio's 36th regiment and led it on duty in western Virginia. Chicago, 111.. March 21.-Maj.-Gen. in a Chicago Hotel. Having accomplished the major part of his mission, destruction of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Crook turned his men north and after another hard march, reached the Union base at Meadow Bluff, West Virginia. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Retrieved 2007-07-08. On September 7, 1862, he was promoted to brigadier general and commanded a brigade of regiments from Ohio during the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam during the Maryland Campaign. He was in command of the 3rd Brigade in the District of the Kanawha where he was wounded in a small fight at Lewisburg. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. Following Antietam, General Crook assumed command of the Kanawha Division. [11] Crook later defeated a mixed band of Paiute, Pit River and Modoc at the battle of Infernal Caverns in California. In 1861, he was made Colonel and commander of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, and was wounded at Louisburg. Vicious hand-to-hand fighting erupted as the Yankees reached the crude rebel defenses. Chicago, March 21.Mai. Crook was portrayed in the 1993 movie Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) by the actor Gene Hackman. The Ute adopted the horse in the 1600s. George Crook Birth 1760 - Devon, England Death 14 Dec 1832 - Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England Mother Unavailable Father Unavailable Show more Quick access Family tree Records 151 Photos 7 New search George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Unavailable Unavailable Spouse (s) Mary Sellek 1761 - 1843 Children Herman Crook In 1879, Crook spoke on behalf of the Ponca tribe and Native American rights during the trial of Standing Bear v. Crook. At the end of the Civil War, George Crook received a brevet as major general in the regular army, but reverted to the permanent rank of major. They, along with most of Geronimo's band, were forced to spend the next 26 years in captivity at the fort in Florida before they were finally released.) Caught in the crossfire, Crook's horse carried the general through the village without being wounded. "[13] In 1898, Crook's remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery where he was reinterred on November 11. Original Crook Family Heirlooms on JustaJoy.com. Crook was defeated at the Second Battle of Kernstown. He fought the Paiute in the rugged desert of eastern Oregon, pacifying the region within a year. During these early battles he developed a life-long friendship with one of his subordinates, Col. Rutherford B. Hayes of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Crook was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Matthews Crook on a farm near Taylorsville, Ohio. To use this feature, use a newer browser. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. Rapidly firing soldiers drove off the attackers but used up much of the ammunition meant for use later in the campaign. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? General Crook, supplies running low in a country not suited for major foraging, now entertained second thoughts about his orders to push on east and join Sigel in the Shenandoah Valley. He also was involved in the arrest of Crazy Horse in 1877. The General Crook House at Fort Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska is named in his honor, as he was the only Commander of the Department of the Platte to live there. President Ulysses S. Grant next placed Crook in command of the Arizona Territory. When President Ulysses S. Grant sent him to Arizona to fight the Apache, he reorganized his command, employed Indian scouts, and put constant pressure on the roving war parties. Search above to list available cemeteries. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginiain 1865. Failed to report flower. After eight months of hard campaigning, Crook had the Apache back on reservations. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Sep 8 1828 - Taylorsville, Highland County, Ohio, United States, Mar 21 1890 - Chicago, Cook, IL, United States, Thomas Crook, Elizabeth B Crook (born Matthews), (born Crook), Maria Sullivan (born Crook), Catherine Crook, Oliver Crook, John Crook, Thomas Crook, Walter Crook, James Crook, Charles Crook, tackA Review of mi Career. Seeing that there was little danger from the rebel cannon, Crook ordered the bridge destroyed, and both sides watched in awe as the structure collapsed magnificently into the river. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There was a problem getting your location. In February 1864, Crook returned to command the Kanawha Division, which was now officially designated the 3rd Division of the Department of West Virginia. The Crow and Shoshone scouts were particularly apprehensive. At Dublin he had intercepted an unconfirmed report that General Robert E. Lee had beaten Grant badly in the Wilderness, which led him to consider whether the Confederate commander might not soon move against Crook with a vastly superior force. They claim the horses carry the general's brand. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. As the intensity of fire increased, a scout rushed into the camp shouting, "Lakota, Lakota!" The general noticed that the Northern Paiute used the fall, winter and spring seasons to gather food, so he adopted the tactic recommended by a predecessor George B. Currey]: to attack during the winter. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". The way was narrow and steep, and spring rains slowed the march as tramping feet churned the roads into mud. As the soldiers drew them in, Crook had them remount; they defeated the Paiute and recovered some stolen livestock.[10]. In 1856 he was promoted to first lieutenant and the following year, commanded the Pitt River Expedition and, in one of the several engagements, was severely wounded by an Indian arrow. Crook had fought Indians in Oregon before the Civil War. Nevertheless he was appointed as a replacement for David Hunter in command of the Department of West Virginia the following day. Nevertheless, he was appointed as a replacement for David Hunter in command of the Department of West Virginia the following day. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In 1867, he was appointed head of the Department of the Columbia. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. Warner, Ezra J., Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders, Louisiana State University Press, 1960-4, ISBN 0-8071-0822-7. Parents. Their commander, Colonel John McCausland, prepared to evacuate his 1100 men, but before transportation could arrive, a courier from Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins informed McCausland that the two of them were ordered by General John C. Breckinridge to stop Crook's advance. The Southerners gave way, tried to re-form, then broke and retreated up and over the hill towards Dublin. Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in 1852, ranking near the bottom of his class. Based on intelligence reports, Crook ordered his entire force to prepare for a quick march. Crook Mountain in Chelan County, Washington, elevation 6,930 feet (2,110m),[23] a peak in the North Cascades, was named for him. In places, Crook's engineers had to build bridges across wash-outs before the army could advance. Husband of Mary Tapscott Crook George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. Verify and try again. He established Fort Ter-Waw in what is now Klamath, California. [2]Guide to the George Crook Papers 1863-1890, Northwest Digital Archives cites his life as 18291890. In places, Crook's engineers had to build bridges across wash-outs before the army could advance. The fresh troops hastened towards the battlefield, where they soon met their compatriots retreating from Cloyd's Mountain. OBITUARY. The slope before them was so steep that the officers had to dismount and descend on foot. Schmitt, Martin F., General George Crook, His Autobiography, University of Oklahoma Press, 1986, ISBN 0-8061-1982-9. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. He served in Oregon and northern California, fighting against several Native American tribes. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His good friend and Union Army subordinate, future President Rutherford B. Hayes, named one of his sons George Crook Hayes (September 29, 1864 - May 24, 1866), in honor of his commanding officer. All the tribes tell the same story. Failed to delete memorial. President Grover Cleveland placed him in command of the Military Division of the Missouri in 1888. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. On September 12 Crook's brigade commander, Augustus Moor, was captured and Crook assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division which had been attached to the IX Corps. This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 03:40. McCausland, without the resources to oppose the Yankees any further, withdrew his battered command to the east. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Defeated by Crazy Horse at the Battle of Rosebud, he failed to link up with General Alfred Terry, a circumstance that may have played a part in the massacre at the Little Bighorn. However Crook did not assume command until August 9. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California, 1852-61. George R. Crook(1830 - 1890) Gen.GeorgeR."Grey Wolf" Crook Born 8 Sep 1830in Montgomery, Ohio, United States Son of Thomas Crookand Elizabeth (Matthews) Crook [sibling(s) unknown] Husband of Mary Tapscott (Dailey) Crook married 21 Aug 1865 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA [children unknown] 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is nicknamed "Greywolf" in his honor, in a variation of his Apache nickname meaning "Chief Wolf". The way was narrow and steep, and spring rains slowed the march as tramping feet churned the roads into mud. Crook did not reveal the nature or objective of their mission, but everyone sensed that something important was brewing. The army caused heavy casualties for the Paiute in the battle of Tearass Plain. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf."[4]. Several minutes later, the soldiers heard the sound of intermittent gunfire coming from the bluffs to the north. He graduated in 1852 and served as a second lieutenant in the Fourth United States Infantry. He obtained the surrender of Geronimo twice by promising to address their grievances, a promise he kept both times. Canyon Pintado Historic District, 10 miles south of Rangely, Colorado, has numerous ancient Fremont Culture (0-1300 CE) and Ute petroglyphs, first seen by Europeans in the mid-18th century. The Crook Walk in Arlington National Cemetery is near George Crook's gravesite. [14] Crook later defeated a mixed band of Paiute, Pit River, and Modoc at the Battle of Infernal Caverns in Fall River Mills, California. At Dublin he had intercepted an unconfirmed report that General Robert E. Lee had beaten Grant badly in the Wilderness, which led him to consider whether the Confederate commander might not soon move against Crook with a vastly superior force. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. McCausland, without the resources to oppose the Yankees any further, withdrew his battered command to the east. At 11 am, he sent Hayes' first brigade and Colonel Horatio G. Sickel's second brigade down the slope to the edge of the meadow, where they were to launch a frontal assault on the Confederates as soon as they heard the sound of White's guns. He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. This account has been disabled. After covering all the escape routes, Crook ordered the charge on the village while intending to view the raid from afar, but his horse got spooked and galloped ahead of Crook's forces toward the village. He captured Geronimo and the Chiricahua Apache band, and detained the Chiricahua scouts, who had served the U.S. Army, transporting them all as prisoners-of-war to a prison in Florida. Grant sent for Brigadier General Crook, in winter quarters at Charleston, West Virginia, and ordered him to attack the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Richmond's primary link to Knoxville and the southwest, and to destroy the Confederate salt works at Saltville, Virginia. Forest Road 300 in the Coconino National Forest is named the "General Crook Trail." After the Civil War, Crook took command of the U.S. Army in several areas including Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri and Dakota Territory. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. When Geronimo surrendered in 1883, he brought with him a herd of cattle that the Apaches had stolen from the Mexicans. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, English:: topographic name from Old Norse, topographic name for someone who lived (at the) barrow or mound from Brittonic, Do not sell or share my personal information. Grant instructed Crook to march his force, the Kanawha Division, against the railroad at Dublin, Virginia, 140 miles (230km) south of Charleston. Oops, something didn't work. The only man to have trouble with the creek was General Crook. On 17 June, Crook's column set out at 0600, marching northward along the south fork of Rosebud Creek. The site formerly known as Fort Crook is now part of Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Joy Shivar 7/27/14. It was named for then Lt. Crook by Captain John W. T. Gardiner, 1st Dragoons, as Crook was recovering there from an injury. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. "General Crook" redirects here. On 14 June, the column was joined by 261 Shoshone and Crow allies. login . Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. Although the column had not yet encountered any sign of Indians, the scouts seemed to sense their presence. Fort Crook (1890 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains, then later as an airfield for the 61st Balloon Company of the Army Air Corps. General Crook, supplies running low in a country not suited for major foraging, now entertained second thoughts about his orders to push on east and join Sigel in the Shenandoah Valley. Try again. It should be noted that the official VIII Corps of the Union Army was led by Lew Wallace during this time and its troops were on duty in Maryland and Northern Virginia. The well-stocked village was attacked and looted in the Battle of Slim Buttes. He then sent a party eastward to tear up the tracks and burn the ties. The West Virginia countryside was beautiful that spring, but the mountainous terrain made the march a difficult undertaking. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He later took a prominent role in the battles of Five Forks, Amelia Springs, Sayler's Creek and Appomattox Court House. The Horsemeat March of 1876, also known as the Mud March and the Starvation March, was a military expedition led by General George Crook in pursuit of a band of Sioux fleeing from anticipated retaliation for their overwhelming victory over George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry Regiment at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.Poorly rationed and hampered by muddy conditions, the soldiers eventually . His photos of Geronimo and the other free Apaches, taken on March 25 and 26, are the only known photographs taken of an American Indian while still at war with the United States. He was assigned to the Pacific Northwest to us new tactics in this war, which had been waged for several years. Civil War Union Major General. The Apache had taken up arms against the U.S. army under the leadership of Geronimo. Only days later, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, serving with the 23rd Infantry on frontier duty in the Pacific Northwest. Title Major General. From 1875 to 1882 and again from 1886 to 1888, Crook was head of the Department of the Platte, with headquarters at Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska. General George Crookwas bornon 1830to Thomas Crookand Elizabeth Crook. A system error has occurred. The West Virginia countryside was beautiful that spring, but the mountainous terrain made the march a difficult undertaking. [18]. The column reached Fayette on May 2, and then passed through Raleigh Court House and Princeton. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. In September 1862, he was promoted to Brigadier General, US Volunteers, taking command of the Kanawha District, and in July 1864, promoted to Major General, US Volunteers, taking command of the Cavalry Division of the Army of the Cumberland. Crook served against the Sioux during the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Crook was born on September 8, 1828, in Montgomery County, Ohio. After the Union Army's defeat at Second Bull Run, Crook and his regiment were attached to the Kanawha Division at the start of the Maryland Campaign. Unopposed, Crook moved his command into Dublin, where he laid waste to the railroad and the military stores. In February 1865 General Crook was captured by Confederate raiders at Cumberland, Maryland, and held as a prisoner of war in Richmond until exchanged a month later. General Crook was unable to provide leadership as the excitement and exertion had sent him into a faint. The reinforcements halted the rout, but Colonel Hayes, although ignorant of the strength of the force now before him, immediately ordered his men to "yell like devils" and rush the enemy. War & Affiliation Civil War / Union. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Crook stationed himself with Hayes' brigade, which was to lead the assault. He fought at the battle of Chickamauga and was in pursuit of Joseph Wheeler during the Chattanooga Campaign. [9] Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginia. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. Crook arrived in Boise City to take command on December 11, 1866. [7] Crook returned to command his regiment during the Northern Virginia Campaign. He was in command of the 3rd Brigade in the District of the Kanawha where he was wounded in a small fight at Lewisburg, VA.[3] Crook returned to command of his regiment during the Northern Virginia Campaign. The barrier caused little delay and the Yankee infantry stormed up the hill and engaged the rebel defenders at close range. Noted for his valor during the Civil War, and for twice capturing the Chiricahua Apache chief, Geronimo, in 1883 and in 1886, during the Indian Wars. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Heavily outnumbered, the Crow and Shoshone scouts fell back toward the camp, but their fighting withdrawal gave Crook time to deploy his forces. [19], He spent his last years speaking out against the unjust treatment of his former Indian adversaries. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. It is a section of the trail which his troops blazed from Fort Verde to Fort Whipple, and on to Fort Apache through central Arizona. Nearby and between Deadwood and Sturgis, South Dakota is Crook Mountain, named for him. Crook impounded the cattle, sold them for $ 1,762.50, and had the money returned to the Mexican ranchers. Please reset your password. Born in Dayton Ohio on 8 September 1828 to Thomas Crook and Elizabeth Crook. The Deadliest Indian War in the West; The Snake Conflict, 1864-1868, Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Press, 2007, pp. He spent his last years speaking out against the unjust treatment of his former Indian adversaries. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. Thanks for your help! The Yankees rounded up rebel prisoners by the hundreds and seized General Jenkins, who had fallen wounded. At Dublin he would put the railroad out of business and destroy Confederate military property. Crook Counties in Wyoming and Oregon were named for him, as was the town of Crook, Colorado. He commanded the Pitt River Expedition of 1857 and, in one of the several engagements, was severely wounded by an Indian arrow. He passed away on 21 Mar 1890 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. On October 21, 1864, he was promoted to major general of volunteers. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Philip Sheridans generals of the Civil War. There is a problem with your email/password. cemeteries found in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Crook sent a force under Brigadier General William W. Averell westward towards Saltville, then pushed on towards Dublin with nine infantry regiments, seven cavalry regiments, and 15 artillery pieces, a force of about 6,500 men organized into three brigades. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crook. He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. 191-92; Warner, pp. He distinguished himself in several campaigns against the Indians, particularly in the Battles of Powder River, Tongue River, and the Rosebud River. Death of Walton Crook, 1903 (Source: USGenWeb Illinois Archives) Whiteside . Although he was deep in hostile territory, Crook made no special dispositions for defense. Crook was promoted to first lieutenant in 1856, and to captain in 1860. His words gave us hope."[21]. Crook Birth Records Crook Death Records Crook Marriage Records Most Common Surnames After Crook Click The Letter That Corresponds To Your Family Name A B C D E This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. In 1873, Crook was appointed brigadier general in the regular army, a promotion that passed over and angered several full colonels next in line. Crook used Indian scouts as troops as well as to spot enemy encampments. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. After a long, anxious wait, Hayes at last heard cannon fire off to his left and led his men at a slow double time out onto the meadow and into the rebels' musketry and artillery fire, which Crook called "galling". The Confederates, now commanded by Colonel McCausland, waited on the east side of the New River to defend the bridge. With his improvised command, he set off, closely pressing the rebels. The Crow and Shoshone scouts were particularly apprehensive. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. They are surrounded on all sides, the game is destroyed or driven away;they are left to starve, and there remains but one thing for them to do fight while they can. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.Original data - General Register Office. Crook stationed himself with Hayes' brigade, which was to lead the assault. Snake War. Geronimo didn't kill Crook. Although he was deep in hostile territory, Crook made no special dispositions for defense. The Confederates, now commanded by Colonel McCausland, waited on the east side of the New River to defend the bridge. He died suddenly in Chicago in 1890 while serving as commander of the Division of the Missouri. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Nearby soldiers grabbed their commander's arms and hauled him to the other side. (September 8, 1828 March 21, 1890)[1][2] was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Major General, used in executing this colossal task. Crook had fought Indians in Oregon before the Civil War. Eicher, John H., and Eicher, David J., Civil War High Commands, Stanford University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. As a mark of respect, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Chief Wolf". Include gps location with grave photos where possible. His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. Fort Crook (1891 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains. [17], Geronimo, camped on the Mexican side of the border, agreed to Crook's surrender terms. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. Crook was made head of the Department of Arizona and successfully forced some members of the Apache to surrender, but Geronimo continually evaded capture. On September 12 Crook's brigade commander, Augustus Moor, was captured and Crook assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division which had been attached to the IX Corps. Breaking camp on the morning of May 9, Crook moved his men south to the top of a spur of Cloyd's Mountain. California State Historical Marker 355 marks the site in Shasta County. Date of Birth - Death September 8, 1828-March 21, 1890. Crook's army was soon absorbed into Philip H. Sheridan's Army of the Shenandoah and for all practical purposed functioned as a corps in that unit. Crook commanded the Department of the Platte from 1875 to 1882, with headquarters at Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The Yankees rounded up rebel prisoners by the hundreds and seized General Jenkins, who had fallen wounded. The soldiers, particularly the mule-riding infantry, seemed fatigued from the early start and the previous day's 35-mile march. Gen. Cumberland, Md., March 24. He was promoted to captain in 1860 and ordered east in 1861. Brother of Dr. Oliver Crook and Walter, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crook, George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 March 21, 1890) was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. 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