Thomas Algeo Rowley facts for kids
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General Thomas Algeo Rowley
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Thomas Algeo Rowley in his Civil War uniform - head shot - circa 1865
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| Born | October 5, 1808 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 14, 1892 (aged 83) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial |
Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1847–1848, 1861–1864 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Thomas Algeo Rowley (October 5, 1808 – May 14, 1892) was a general who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He faced some challenges during his service but was later supported by high-ranking officials.
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Early Life and Career
Thomas Algeo Rowley was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before the Civil War, he worked as a cabinetmaker.
He also served as a captain in the Mexican–American War. He joined the volunteers on October 8, 1847, and finished his service on July 18, 1848.
Civil War Service
Rowley began his Civil War service as a colonel of the 13th Pennsylvania Infantry. He held this position from April 25, 1861, to August 6 of the same year. After that, he became the colonel of the 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Key Battles and Promotions
Rowley was injured at the Battle of Seven Pines. He was leading his regiment in the Army of the Potomac at the time. He then briefly led a brigade in the VI Corps during the Battle of Fredericksburg.
He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on November 29, 1862. Following this, he commanded a brigade in the I Corps at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Battle of Gettysburg
At the start of the Battle of Gettysburg, Rowley was the acting commander of the 3rd Division, I Corps. This was because Maj. Gen. Abner Doubleday was acting as the corps commander.
On July 1, 1863, Rowley's brigade faced strong Confederate forces. They suffered many losses during the intense fighting. During a retreat, he was thrown from his horse.
Later Service and Resignation
After the Battle of Gettysburg, Rowley faced some difficulties. Despite these, he was supported by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and President Abraham Lincoln. He was then given a command in western Pennsylvania.
However, due to ongoing disagreements between army leaders, he resigned his commission. This happened on December 29, 1864.
After the War
After the Civil War, Thomas Rowley continued to serve his country. He worked as a U.S. marshal. He also practiced law.
He passed away in Pittsburgh on May 14, 1892. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh.
