George P. Estey facts for kids
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George Peabody Estey
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George P. Estey during the civil war
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| Other name(s) | George Peabody Este |
| Born | April 24, 1829 Nashua, New Hampshire |
| Died | February 6, 1881 (aged 51) Manhattan, New York |
| Place of burial |
Nashua, New Hampshire
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 14th Ohio Infantry Regiment 3rd Bde, 3rd Div, XIV Corps 3rd Division, XIV Corps 2nd Bde, 3rd Div, XIV Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | lawyer |
George Peabody Estey (1829–1881), also known as Este, was an important general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He played a key role in several major battles and campaigns.
Early Life and Becoming a Lawyer
George P. Estey was born on April 25, 1829. His hometown was Nashua, New Hampshire. He went to Dartmouth College for a while, but he did not finish his degree there.
After college, George Estey moved around. He lived in California and Illinois to study law. Later, he settled in Toledo, Ohio. In Toledo, he became a lawyer. He even worked with Morrison Waite, who later became a very important judge in the United States.
Fighting in the Civil War
When the American Civil War started in 1861, George Estey joined the army. He became a lieutenant colonel in the 14th Ohio Infantry Regiment. This group first served for three months. Then, they decided to serve for three years.
Estey and his soldiers fought in several areas. They were part of the Western Virginia Campaign. They also fought in Kentucky. Because of his good work, he was promoted to colonel. He then took part in the Tullahoma Campaign.
By the time of the Atlanta Campaign, George Estey was in charge of a brigade. A brigade is a large group of soldiers. This brigade was part of the XIV Corps. During the Battle of Jonesborough, he bravely led a bayonet charge. He was wounded in the leg during this fight. His commander, Absalom Baird, praised him for his courage.
Later, during the Savannah Campaign, he was given a special honor. On December 9, 1864, he was made a brevet brigadier general. This meant he had the rank, but not yet the full pay or command of a general. He also fought in the Carolinas Campaign. On June 26, 1865, he was officially appointed a full brigadier general. This was confirmed by Congress in 1866, even after he had left the army.
After the War
After the Civil War ended, George Estey went back to his old job. He returned to practicing law. He worked in Washington, D.C. for the rest of his life.
George P. Estey passed away on February 6, 1881. He died from pneumonia in Manhattan, New York. He was buried in his birthplace, Nashua, New Hampshire.
