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ROSECRANS, GEN. WILLIAM S., born at Kingston, Ohio, September 6, 1819. Graduated at West Point 1842. Entered engineer corps as brevet second lieutenant. In 1847 employed on repairs on Fort Adams, R.I. In 1854 resigned his commission and became civil engineer in Cincinnati. At beginning of Civil war made colonel of 23d Ohio volunteers. Promoted to brigadier in regular army June 10, 1861. Joined Buell's army, and at siege of Corinth, commanded a division. Defeated Price at Iuka September 19, 1862. In October, 1862, commanded Army of Cumberland at Murfreesboro. Fought the unsuccessful battle of Chickamauga. On October 16, 1862, was relieved of his command and transferred to Missouri to meet Price's invasion. At close of war was brevetted major-general. Resigned from army March 28, 1867. Minister to Mexico in 1868. In 1881 chosen to Congress from California, serving two terms. In June, 1885, made registrar of U.S. Treasury.