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Cyrus Bussey
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| Born | October 5, 1833 Hubbard, Ohio |
| Died | March 2, 1915 (aged 81) Washington, D.C. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Cyrus Bussey (born October 5, 1833, died March 2, 1915) was an important American soldier and politician. He became a high-ranking officer, a brigadier general, in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This was a very important time in American history.
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Cyrus Bussey's Early Life and Work
Cyrus Bussey was born in Hubbard, Ohio, in 1833. His father was a Methodist minister. In 1837, when Cyrus was four, his family moved to Indiana.
Cyrus started working at a young age. At 14, he was a clerk in a store that sold dry goods. By age 15, he had already started his own business. He tried studying medicine when he was 18, but he soon realized it wasn't the right path for him. In 1855, Bussey moved to Davis County, Iowa. There, he started another business and began his journey into politics.
Cyrus Bussey's Political Start
Cyrus Bussey quickly became interested in politics. He joined the Iowa Senate as a Democrat, representing the 3rd District. In 1860, he was chosen as a delegate for the Baltimore convention. At this meeting, Stephen A. Douglas was chosen to run for President.
Cyrus Bussey in the American Civil War
Cyrus Bussey served throughout the entire American Civil War. He started his military career helping Iowa Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood.
Leading the Cavalry
In September 1861, he was promoted to colonel. He was given command of the 3rd Iowa Cavalry Regiment. He led this group into the Battle of Pea Ridge. In November 1862, he took command of a cavalry brigade in the Thirteenth Army Corps. He also became the Chief of Cavalry for Ulysses S. Grant's army during the important Vicksburg Campaign.
Promotions and New Commands
On January 5, 1864, Bussey was promoted to Brigadier General of U.S. Volunteers. He was then put in charge of a cavalry brigade in the Seventh Army Corps in Arkansas. Later in the war, he switched to leading an infantry brigade in the same corps. By the end of the war, Bussey was commanding the 3rd Division of that corps. His final promotion was to Brevet Major General of U.S.V. on March 13, 1865. He left the Volunteer Service on August 24, 1865.
After the War: Bussey's Later Career
After the Civil War, Cyrus Bussey worked in a commission business. He had offices in St. Louis and New Orleans. From 1889 to 1893, Bussey was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Interior. After this, he worked as a lawyer. He also led the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in 1911 and 1912.
Cyrus Bussey's Family Life
Cyrus Bussey was married to Ellen Kiser Bussey. They had two daughters, Cora and Laura. His oldest daughter, Cora Bussey Hillis, became well-known for helping children. She worked to improve their welfare.
Cyrus Bussey passed away at his home in Washington, D.C., on March 2, 1915.
See also
- List of American Civil War generals (Union)
