John H. Pell

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John H. Pell
Born(1831-01-01)January 1, 1831
New York
DiedFebruary 6, 1902(1902-02-06) (aged 71)
New York
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1863
Rank Captain
UnitFirst Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John H. Pell (January 1, 1831 - February 6, 1902) was a member of the Minnesota State Senate (District 10), under the 3rd Minnesota Legislature, elected 1861. He was also a soldier in the American Civil War, serving in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company I from April 29, 1861 - March 26, 1863. He later served in the United States Volunteers, Adjutant General Department (Captain and Assistant Adjutant General) from May 25, 1863 - May 25, 1865.[1]

He is the founder of Oakwood Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota.

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