| Birth: | Jun. 15, 1811
Washington
Sullivan County
New Hampshire, USA | | Death: | Dec. 1, 1876
Washington
District of Columbia
District Of Columbia, USA | 
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. McCrillis served in the army during the Mexican War. When the Civil War broke out, he was appointed a colonel in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry under Eugene Asa Carr, and subsequently became the commanding officer of the unit. He served with distinction in the battles of Pea Ridge, Port Gibson, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, and Nashville. On September 4, 1864 he was breveted brigadier general "for gallant and meritorious conduct in the field during the rebellion." After the war, he resumed his civilian career as a lawyer. (bio by: Thomas Fisher)
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Spouse:
Mary E. McCrillis (____ - 1862)
Children:
Henrietta McCrillis (____ - 1878)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Lafayette McCrillis | | | Burial:
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Springfield
Sangamon County
Illinois, USA
Plot: Block 7, Lot 40 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Thomas Fisher
Record added: May 01, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 51851458 |
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