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Sullivan Ballou
Birth: unknown
Death: Jul. 21, 1861

Civil War Union Army Officer. Served as Major of the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. On July 14, 1861, he wrote an eloquent letter to his wife predicting his death. He died seven days later at the First Battle of Bull Run. His sentiments in the letter became famous, and was quoted in Ken Burns' "Civil War" documentary. 

 
Cause of death: Casualty of war
 
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Burial:
Swan Point Cemetery
Providence
Providence County
Rhode Island, USA
Plot: Group 205A, Lot 6
 
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Record added: Jan 01, 2001
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- Mellissa Lake Co. Illinois
 Added: Oct. 13, 2009
Rest in Peace Sullivan Ballou
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 Added: Oct. 11, 2009

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 Added: Sep. 12, 2009
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