| Birth: | Jun. 16, 1834 | | Death: | Nov. 29, 1910, USA | 
Civil War Figure. Born in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, he began working with the Rome Railroad in 1848, becoming engineer in 1859. During the Civil War, on the day of the "Great Locomotive Chase" involving Andrews' Raiders, he was the engineer of Rome Railroad locomotive the 'William R. Smith'. This was the locomotive used in pursuit of the stolen locomotive 'The General' during the raid on April 12, 1862. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Oliver Harbin | | | Burial:
Westview Cemetery
Atlanta
Fulton County
Georgia, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Record added: Jun 22, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7606231 |
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