The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Saturday, August 16, 2014

General Samuel Cooper, CSA

Some more information on him.

From Find-a-Grave site.

(1798-1876)  Graduated USMA in 1815 and assigned to various artillery units until 1837 when he was appointed chief clerk of the U.S, War Department.

Served in the Seminole and Mexican wars.  Appointed adjutant general in 1832.

Buried at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia.

--Old Secesh

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