Samuel Chamberlain
Samuel Emery Chamberlain (November 27, 1829 – November 10, 1908) was an American soldier, painter, and author who traveled throughout the American Southwest and Mexico during the mid-19th century.
Samuel Chamberlain | |
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Brig. Gen. Samuel Chamberlain | |
| Birth name | Samuel Emery Chamberlain |
| Nickname(s) | Peloncillo Jack |
| Born | November 27, 1829 Center Harbor, New Hampshire |
| Died | November 10, 1908 (aged 78) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1849 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 2nd Illinois Volunteer Regiment 1st U.S. Dragoons |
| Commands held | 1st Massachusetts Cavalry 5th Massachusetts Colored Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Keith |
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