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Ulysses Doubleday
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| Born | August 31, 1824 Auburn, New York |
| Died | February 11, 1893 (aged 68) Tryon, North Carolina |
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Woodlawn Cemetery, New York
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
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Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862-1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th New York Heavy Artillery 3rd U.S.C.T. Infantry |
| Commands held | 45th U.S.C.T. Infantry |
| Relations | Ulysses F. Doubleday (father) Abner Doubleday (brother) Thomas D. Doubleday (brother) |
| Other work | banker, broker |
Ulysses Doubleday (born August 31, 1824 – died February 11, 1893) was an important officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He reached the rank of Colonel and was later honored as a Brevet Brigadier General.
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Early Life and Family
Ulysses Doubleday was born in Auburn, New York, on August 31, 1824. His father, Ulysses F. Doubleday, was a congressman and a veteran of the War of 1812. Ulysses also had an older brother, Abner Doubleday, who became a Major General in the Union Army. Before the Civil War, Ulysses worked as a banker and broker.
Military Service in the Civil War
Ulysses Doubleday began his military career on January 23, 1862. He was appointed a Major and led the 4th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment. In August 1862, he became an aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to his brother, Abner Doubleday.
He left the service for a short time on March 7, 1863. However, he returned on October 2, 1863, as a Lieutenant Colonel with the 3rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment. This unit was made up of African American soldiers.
In April 1864, Doubleday was given command of the Artillery Brigade in Florida. He resigned from this role on October 5, 1864. Just three days later, on October 8, 1864, he was appointed Colonel of the 45th United States Colored Infantry Regiment.
Colonel Doubleday quickly took command of a brigade (a large group of soldiers) within the X Corps (Union Army). He served in this position until December 3, 1864. After that, he commanded another brigade in the XXV Corps (Union Army) until May 18, 1865. His brigade then moved to Texas in June 1865. He was officially discharged from the volunteer army on September 12, 1865.
Post-War Recognition
After the war, on January 13, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Ulysses Doubleday for a special honor. He was appointed to the rank of Brevet Brigadier General of volunteers. This honor meant he held the rank for his brave service, even though he was no longer actively commanding troops at that level. The United States Senate confirmed this appointment on March 12, 1866.
Later Life and Legacy
After his military career, Ulysses Doubleday returned to civilian life. He became a member of the New York Stock Exchange, which is where stocks and bonds are traded. He was also part of important social clubs like the Union League and the Saint Nicholas Society of New York. Later in his life, he retired to a large farm in Asheville, North Carolina.
Ulysses Doubleday passed away in Tryon, North Carolina, on February 11, 1893. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York).
