James Barnes (general)

James Barnes
James Barnes, photo taken during the 1860s
Born(1806-12-28)December 28, 1806
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedFebruary 12, 1869(1869-02-12) (aged 67)
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Place of burial
Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Massachusetts
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service18291836, 18611866
Rank Brigadier General
Brevet Major General
Commands18th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars
Other workCivil engineering

James Barnes (December 28, 1806 February 12, 1869) was a railroad executive and a Union Army general in the American Civil War.