Civil War Union Brigadier General. He served as Colonel of the 2nd Louisiana (USA) Infantry, one of the first Union Colored units. Commanded a bridge with distinction at Port Hudson. Later, commanded a Division of Colored troops in the Army of the James. Great-Grandson of Declaration of Independence Signer Robert Treat Paine.
Civil War Union Brigadier General. He served as Colonel of the 2nd Louisiana (USA) Infantry, one of the first Union Colored units. Commanded a bridge with distinction at Port Hudson. Later, commanded a Division of Colored troops in the Army of the James. Great-Grandson of Declaration of Independence Signer Robert Treat Paine.
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Charles Jackson Paine
Major General, U.S.V.
Born Aug 26, 1833
Died Aug 12, 1916
Captain, 22nd Mass. U.S.Vols
Oct 6, 1861
Major, 30th Mass. U.S.Vols
Jan 14, 1862
Colonel, 2nd Louisiana U.S. Vols
Oct 25, 1862
Brig. General U.S. Vols
July 4, 1864
Honorable Discharge
Jan 15, 1866
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