William Gurney
William Gurney | |
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Grave at Green-Wood Cemetery | |
| General | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1821 Flushing, Long Island |
| Died | 2 February 1879 (aged 57) Charleston, SC |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Military Officer, Cotton Factor |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Brigadier-General, United States Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | |
William Gurney (August 21, 1821 – February 2, 1879) was a soldier and statesmen from New York and South Carolina, who distinguished himself in the Civil War and within the craft of Freemasonry.