He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. After briefly linking up with General Alfred Terry, military commander of the Dakota Territory, Crook embarked on what came to be known as the grueling and poorly provisioned Horsemeat March, upon which the soldiers were reduced to eating their horses and mules. 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. It was named for Brig. Crook Mountain, a peak in the Cascade Range, was named for him. After moving to the agency, White Thunder enlisted in 1871 as a scout for General George Crook, serving for several years. Compare DNA and explore genealogy for George Crook born 1861 Winchester, Hampshire, England including ancestors + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community. We have set your language to TheApache went on the warpath two years later, and Crooks last campaign ended in the surrender of Geronimo. In 1873, Crook was appointed brigadier general in the regular army, a promotion that passed over and angered several full colonels next in line. The following July, Crook assumed command of a small force called the Army of the Kanawha. 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] 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. (Crook was reportedly furious that the scouts, who had faithfully served the Army, were imprisoned along with the hostile warriors. After the Civil War, Crook was assigned to the 23rd U.S. Infantry, on frontier duty in the Pacific Northwest, and served with distinction through the Indian Wars. Crook used Indian scouts as troops as well as to spot enemy encampments. At Fort Huachuca, Crook House on Old Post is named after him as well. In 1848, Crook enrolled at West Point. "General Crook and the Western Frontier", Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2001. Crook's use of Apache scouts during the Yavapai War brought him much success in forcing the Yavapai and Tonto Apache onto reservations. Martin F. Schmitt, ed., General George Crook: His Autobiography (1946), is the standard account of Crook's life; . George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 March 21, 1890)[1][2][3] was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. Crook was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Matthews Crook on a farm near Taylorsville, Ohio (near Dayton). Chicago, March 21. His troops halted in their marching order. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Crook commanded the Department of the Platte from 1875 to 1882, with headquarters at Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska. 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. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.Original data - General Register Office. He spent his last years speaking out against the unjust treatment of his former Indian adversaries. Crook returned to Arizona in 1881 when the Apache rose again. Spouse(s) Ann Baron 1761 - Unknown. 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. Major General George Crook Birth 8 September 1828 - Dayton Ohio Death 21 Mar 1890 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Mother Elizabeth Crook Father Thomas Crook Show more Quick access Family tree Records 172 Photos 67 New search Major General George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Thomas Crook 1788 - 1875 Elizabeth Crook On April 29, 1864, the Kanawha Division marched out of Charleston and headed south. It was named for Brig. Crook had fought Indians in Oregon before the Civil War. After the disaster at the Little Bighorn, the U.S. Congress authorized funds to reinforce the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. 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. 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 page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 03:40. General William Sherman said the greatest Indian fighter of them all was General Crook. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Crook surname. He died suddenly in Chicago in 1890 while serving as commander of the Division of the Missouri. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Unopposed, Crook moved his command into Dublin, where he laid waste to the railroad and the military stores. On October 21, 1864, he was promoted to major general of volunteers. Although Crook's force kept its official designation as the Army of West Virginia it was often referred to as the VIII Corps. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? California State Historical Marker 355 marks the site in Shasta County. On October 21, 1864, he was promoted to major general of volunteers. He was then to destroy the railroad bridge over New River, a few miles to the east. 102-04. When these actions were accomplished, along with the destruction of the salt works, Crook was to march east and join forces with Major General Franz Sigel, who meanwhile was to be driving south up the Shenandoah Valley. The next morning the main body set out for their next objective, the New River bridge, a key point on the railroad, a few miles to the east. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. Crook stationed himself with Hayes' brigade, which was to lead the assault. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. After eight months of hard campaigning, Crook had the Apache back on reservations. 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. based on information from your browser. Returning to the East in the spring of 1864, Crook led a raid on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and in the Valley Campaign battles of Third Winchester, Fishers Hill, and Cedar Creek, shortly after which he was promoted to Major General. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Compare DNA and explore genealogy for George Crook born 1880 Winslow, Washington, Arkansas, United States died 1954 Garland, Arkansas, United States including ancestors + children + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. The Confederates, now commanded by Colonel McCausland, waited on the east side of the New River to defend the bridge. [16] One of the pictures of Geronimo with two of his sons standing alongside was made at Geronimo's request. 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 diverted Averell away from Saltville. California State Historical Marker 355 marks the site in Shasta County. The combined forces of Jenkins and McCausland amounted to 2,400 men. Try again later. General George Crook was sent to the Arizona territory in 1871 to take command of the Department of Arizona during the Apache Indian Campaign. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Cuicaoo, March ZXMajor-General. Thanks for your help! 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. 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. Red Cloud, a war chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux), said of Crook, "He, at least, never lied to us. Cemetery Name: George Crook graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1852, 38th out of a class of 43, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry, stationed in Northern California until the outbreak of the Civil War. He was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland, but was moved, together with his wife, to Arlington National Cemetery on November 11, 1898. That same year his home at Fort Omaha, now called the General Crook House and considered part of North Omaha, was completed. The site formerly known as Fort Crook is now part of Offutt AFB, Nebraska. General Crook was unable to provide leadership as the excitement and exertion had sent him into a faint. The Southerners gave way, tried to re-form, then broke and retreated up and over the hill towards Dublin. Rapidly firing soldiers drove off the attackers but used up much of the ammunition meant for use later in the campaign. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In May 1884, he was shot to death by Young Spotted Tail and Thunder Hawk, after a feud between him and Spotted Tails eldest son. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. He very briefly returned to command the Department of West Virginia until he took command of a cavalry division in the Army of the Potomac during the Appomattox Campaign. Numerous military references honor him: Fort Crook (1857 1869) was an Army post near Redding, California, used during the Indian Wars, and later for the protection of San Francisco during the Civil War. Following the campaign, George Crook was assigned to the command of the Kanawha Division which was detailed to the Army of the Cumberland in the Western Theater, where Crook fought in the Battle of Chattanooga in Tennessee and the Chickamauga Campaign. Home > Forum > Surnames > Crook . 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 then sent a party eastward to tear up the tracks and burn the ties. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. John Crook 1789 - 1790. General George Crook Crook was successful in bringing all of the Chiricahua Apache back to the reservation except for the wily Geronimo. Crook had gathered a strong force from his Department of the Platte. John Crook 1790 - 1866. His words gave us hope." "General Crook" redirects here. Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA in Iowa County Democrat - Mar 28 1890 view all Immediate Family Mary Tapscott Crook wife Clara Crook daughter Ella Crook daughter John W. Crook son George Crook son Thomas Crook father Elizabeth Crook mother Dr. Oliver Crook brother Walter brother About Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA As the soldiers drew them in, Crook had them remount; they defeated the Paiute and recovered some stolen livestock.[13]. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. While he was there, his portrait was painted by artist Herbert A. Gen. Cumberland, Md., March 24. George Vernon Crook in Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". Major-General. He was assigned to the Pacific Northwest to us new tactics in this war, which had been waged for several years. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Only days later, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, serving with the 23rd Infantry on frontier duty in the Pacific Northwest. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In late February 1865, he was captured, along with Brigadier General Benjamin F. Kelley, by Confederate guerrillas, and exchanged the next month. He passed away on 21 Mar 1890 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Welcome to the Crook Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. After the Civil War, Crook took command of the U.S. Army in several areas including Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri and Dakota Territory. He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. By 0830, the Sioux and Cheyenne had hotly engaged Crook's Indian allies on the high ground north of the main body. 202-203, [12]Biography of Herbert Alexander Collins, by Alfred W. Collins, February 1975, 4 pages typed, in the possession of Collins' great-great grand-daughter, D. Dahl of Tacoma, WA, Bourke, John Gregory (1892). Breaking camp on the morning of May 9, Crook moved his men south to the top of a spur of Cloyd's Mountain. Although Crook's force kept its official designation as the Army of West Virginia,[9] it was often referred to as the VIII Corps. The Apache had taken up arms against the U.S. army under the leadership of Geronimo. His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. [1] Eicher, pp. George Crook in 1880 United States Federal Census view all Immediate Family Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA father Mary Tapscott Crook mother Clara Crook sister Ella Crook sister John W. Crook brother view all George Crook's Timeline Major-General, Shepherdstown, Jefferson, West Virginia, USA. [12] Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. Major General, used in executing this colossal task. Before the Union troops lay a precipitous, densely wooded slope with a meadow about 400 yards wide at the bottom. Despite family lists handed-down, etc., these are indeed the three oldest children of John Crook: (1) Elizabeth ("Betsy" who married John Trice and lived at Jack's Creek, and likewise is buried in the Trice-Hamlett Cemetery) born 1805 (2) Richard R. (came to Texas, in 1840 Lamar County census, apparently married twice) 1808 and (3) William W. Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. 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. Leaving Fort Fetterman on 29 May, the 1,051-man column consisted of 15 companies from the 2d and 3d Cavalry, 5 companies from the 4th and 9th Infantry, 250 mules, and 106 wagons. 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. Crook Mountain in Chelan County, Washington, elevation 6,930 feet (2,110m),[23] a peak in the North Cascades, was named for him. McCausland, without the resources to oppose the Yankees any further, withdrew his battered command to the east. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. The website of Arlington National Cemetery cites a birth date of September 8, 1828. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Crook first went into action with his division at the battle of Dinwiddie Court House. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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 . "Crook City," an unincorporated place in the Black Hills of South Dakota, was named for his 1876 camp there. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? President Ulysses S. Grant next placed Crook in command of the Arizona Territory. (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. 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. Thomas Crook 1721 - 1722. Forest Road 300 in the Coconino National Forest is named the "General Crook Trail." The Ute adopted the horse in the 1600s. Retrieved 2007-07-08. Valerie Mullally 7/05/11. Geronimo and 25 of his followers slipped away during the night; their escape cost Crook his command. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. Crook pulled up on the west bank, and a long, ineffective artillery duel ensued. Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in 1852, ranking near the bottom of his class. Snake War. 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. This account has been disabled. 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. It is near where the general set up Camp Warner (18671874) in a campaign to subdue the Paiute Indians. Geni requires JavaScript! General George Crook was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the Civil War and the Indian Wars. Their pace quickened as they neared the other side, but just before the up-slope they came to a waist-deep creek. Year should not be greater than current year. [5], During his years of service in California and Oregon, Crook extended his prowess in hunting and wilderness skills, often accompanying and learning from Indians whose languages he learned. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is nicknamed "Greywolf" in his honor, in a variation of his Apache nickname meaning "Grey Wolf". George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. He was assigned command of a division of cavalry in the Army of the Potomac for the Appomattox Campaign, with notable service at Five Forks, Saylers Creek, and the final battle at Appomattox Court House. His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on September 7, 1862. As the intensity of fire increased, a scout rushed into the camp shouting, "Lakota, Lakota!" Learn more about merges. Grant instructed Crook to march his force, the Kanawha Division, against the railroad at Dublin, Virginia, 140 miles (230 km) south of Charleston. [15] Determined to demonstrate the willingness and capability of the U.S. Army to pursue and punish the Sioux, Crook took to the field. Crook later defeated a mixed band of Paiute, Pit River and Modoc at the battle of Infernal Caverns in California. The site formerly known as Fort Crook is now part of Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Twice he captured Geronimo, the chief of the Chiricahua Apaches, with a minimum of soldiers (the first time he used only 50 soldiers and took six months; the second time he used only 24 soldiers and three months). 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. The column reached Fayette on May 2, and then passed through Raleigh Court House and Princeton. After some success in the Civil War, he was hired to "fix the Apache problem." He was a discreet and calculating man, speaking rarely and listening carefully. 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. George Crook graduated from West Point in 1852 was assigned to the 4th Infantry, serving in California and Oregon. As the intensity of fire increased, a scout rushed into the camp shouting, "Lakota, Lakota!" Crook led his brigade at the Battle of South Mountain and near Burnside's Bridge at the Battle of Antietam. [10] 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.[11]. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is nicknamed "Greywolf" in his honor, in a variation of his Apache nickname meaning "Chief Wolf". Crook Counties in Wyoming and Oregon were named for him, as was the town of Crook, Colorado. Son of Thomas Crook and Elizabeth Crook 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. 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. In March, 1886, Crook received word that Geronimo would meet him in Caon de los Embudos, in the Sierra Madre Mountains about 86 miles (138km) from Fort Bowie. [7] Crook returned to command his regiment during the Northern Virginia Campaign. Learn more about managing a memorial . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. General George Crook, however, sympathized with Standing Bear and his followers and asked Thomas Henry Tibbles, an Omaha newspaperman, for help. His good friend and Union Army comrade, President Rutherford B. Hayes, named one of his sons George Crook Hayes in respect of his commanding officer. Red Cloud, a war chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux), said of Crook, "He, at least, never lied to us. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California, 185261. On March 21, 1890, General George Crook suffered a heart attack and died in Chicago, Illinois. [8], Crook successfully campaigned against the Snake Indians in the 1864-68 Snake War, where he won nationwide recognition. 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. Ann Crook 1798 - Unknown. GREAT NEWS! 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. Crook was a compulsive hunter, and the next day he wandered off on his own tracking an animal. Robinson, Charles M., III. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Fort Crook (1891 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains. Each man was to carry only 1 blanket, 100 rounds of ammunition, and 4 days' rations. Following Antietam, General Crook assumed command of the Kanawha Division. However Crook did not assume command until August 9. The slope before them was so steep that the officers had to dismount and descend on foot. He was ordered east and in 1861, with the beginning of the American Civil War, was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Following Antietam, General Crook assumed command of the Kanawha Division. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. General Crook Comes to Arizona General George R. Crook was a stoic man. General Crook was extremely honest in his dealings with others. He was in command of the 3rd Brigade in the District of the Kanawha where he was wounded in a small fight at Lewisburg. He was then to destroy the railroad bridge over New River, a few miles to the east. Nearby and between Deadwood and Sturgis, South Dakota is Crook Mountain, named for him. He commanded the Pitt River Expedition of 1857 and, in one of the several engagements, was severely wounded by an Indian arrow. ). These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Before the Union troops lay a precipitous, densely wooded slope with a meadow about 400 yards wide at the bottom. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. 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. At Crooks death, his old adversary, Red Cloud, said He never lied to us. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. Vicious hand-to-hand fighting erupted as the Yankees reached the crude rebel defenses. When the Civil War began in 1861, he was made colonel in the 35th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Although he was deep in hostile territory, Crook made no special dispositions for defense. Cloyd's Mountain cost the Union army 688 casualties, while the rebels suffered 538 killed, wounded, and captured. General Crook died suddenly in Chicago, Illinois on March 21, 1890, while serving as commander of the Division of the Missouri. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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". For the musician, see, sfn error: no target: CITEREFEicherEicher2001 (, sfn error: no target: CITEREFWarner1964 (, Biography of Herbert Alexander Collins, by Alfred W. Collins, February 1975, 4 pages typed, in the possession of Collins' great-great grand-daughter, D. Dahl of Tacoma, WA, Last edited on 10 November 2022, at 03:40, List of American Civil War generals (Union), "Guide to the George Crook Papers 1863-1890", "A real injustice was done to these two old scouts:A VA claim file of an Indian Scout", "Reviews/Film; A Revisionist Portrait Of an Apache Warrior", Guide to the George Crook papers at the University of Oregon, Appletons' Cyclopdia of American Biography, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Crook&oldid=1121028772. Born in Dayton Ohio on 8 September 1828 to Thomas Crook and Elizabeth Crook. Before long, he found himself alone face-to-face with Geronimo and some of his best warriors. [9] Oregon Historical Quarterly Vol. The way was narrow and steep, and spring rains slowed the march as tramping feet churned the roads into mud. The only man to have trouble with the creek was General Crook. Chicago, 111., March 21.Maj.-Gen, |, "to consent to a tax upon grain imports. Crook pulled up on the west bank, and a long, ineffective artillery duel ensued. Each man was to carry only 1 blanket, 100 rounds of ammunition, and 4 days' rations. 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. Major General George Crook married Mary Tapscott Dailey and had 4 children. But he added, when the Sioux came into possession of the breech-loader and metallic cartridge, which allowed them to load and fire from a horse with perfect ease, they became at . On September 12, 1861, Crook was appointed colonel of the 36th Ohio Infantry and sent to western . He graduated in 1852 and served as a second lieutenant in the Fourth United States Infantry. White to work its way through the woods and deliver a flank attack on the rebel right. 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