Adrian R. Root facts for kids
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Adrian R. Root
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| Born | May 6, 1832 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | June 4, 1899 (aged 67) Buffalo, New York |
| Buried |
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Major General |
| Unit | 21st New York Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | 94th New York Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, I Corps Camp Parole |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Warehouse executive, newspaper editor |
Adrian Rowe Root (born May 6, 1832 – died June 4, 1899) was an American businessman and a brave military officer. He fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War. He led many soldiers as a brigade commander. His highest official rank was Colonel. After the war, he was given the honorary ranks of Brevet Brigadier General and later Brevet Major General. These were special honors for his service.
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Early Life
Adrian Root was born in Buffalo, New York, on May 6, 1832. Before the Civil War, he worked as a merchant. He helped buy and sell goods for others.
Adrian Root in the Civil War
Root joined the Union Army when the war began. On May 20, 1861, he became a lieutenant colonel. He joined the 21st New York Volunteer Infantry regiment. This group was known as the "1st Buffalo Regiment." It was the first regiment from Buffalo, New York, to join the Union Army. This regiment served in northern Virginia. However, they did not fight in any major battles during Root's time with them.
Leading the 94th New York Infantry
On May 2, 1862, Root became a Colonel. He took command of the 94th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He led his regiment in the Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862. He also fought in the Second Battle of Bull Run on August 30, 1862. During this battle, he was wounded.
Brigade Commander
Root returned to duty on November 15, 1862. He then commanded the 1st Brigade. This brigade was part of the I Corps of the Army of the Potomac. He led this group until May 11, 1863. During this time, he commanded the brigade at the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Battle of Chancellorsville. After this, he went back to leading his own regiment.
Battle of Gettysburg
Root took command of the brigade again on July 1, 1863. This was the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. He took over after two other commanders were wounded. Root himself was soon wounded and captured by the enemy. He was later exchanged in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1864. After his exchange, he was put in charge of Camp Parole in Annapolis. This camp was a place for soldiers who had been prisoners of war.
Honorary Ranks
On March 2, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln nominated Root for an honorary rank. He was to become a brevet brigadier general of volunteers. The United States Senate confirmed this on March 9, 1865. This was a special honor for his service.
After the War
After the war ended, Root continued to serve for a short time. From May 13, 1865, to June 23, 1865, he commanded the 3rd Brigade. This brigade was part of the V Corps of the Army of the Potomac. Root officially left the U.S. volunteers on July 18, 1865.
On January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Root for another honorary rank. He was to become a brevet major general of volunteers. This was for his loyal and excellent service during the war. The U.S. Senate confirmed this on March 12, 1866.
After his military service, Adrian Root became a successful businessman. He worked as a warehouse executive. He also became a newspaper editor in Buffalo, New York. Adrian R. Root passed away in Buffalo, New York, on June 4, 1899. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo.
