John W. Kimball

John White Kimball was an American soldier and politician who served as Massachusetts Auditor. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on February 27, 1828, to Alpheus Kimball, (1792-1859) and Harriet Stone, (1790-1888).[1][2] Before the American Civil War, Kimball was a scythe manufacturer.[2]

John White Kimball
Massachusetts Auditor
In office
1892–1901
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Worcester District
In office
1889–1891
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Worcester District
In office
1872–1872
Tax Collector of Fitchburg, Massachusetts
In office
1864–1865
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Worcester District
In office
1864–1865
Personal details
BornFebruary 27, 1828
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 15, 1910 (aged 82)
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Almira M. Lesure
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1846–1878
RankColonel
Brevet Brigadier General
CommandsFitchburg Fusiliers, Massachusetts Militia;
15th Massachusetts Infantry
53rd Massachusetts Infantry
57th Massachusetts Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

American Civil War service

Kimball served as lieutenant colonel of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and colonel of the 53rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.[2] He was mustered out of the United States Volunteers on September 2, 1863.[3] On December 3, 1867,[4] President Andrew Johnson nominated Kimball for the award of the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general, United States Volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865, for gallant and distinguished services in the field during the war,[2] The U.S. Senate confirmed the award on February 14, 1868.[4]

Massachusetts state auditor

Kimball was Massachusetts State Auditor between 1891 and 1901.[2] After the war, he was also United States Pension Agent, postmaster and a legislator.[2]

Death

Kimball died on July 15, 1910 at Fitchburg, Massachusetts.[2]

See also

Footnotes

References

  • Eicher, John H.; Eicher, David J. (2001). Civil War High Commands. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press. ISBN 0-8047-3641-3.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Hunt, Roger D.; Brown, Jack R. (1990). Brevet Brigadier Generals in Blue. Gaithersburg MD: Olde Soldier Books, Inc. p. 331. ISBN 1-56013-002-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

Further reading

Biography

Political offices
Preceded by
William T. D. Trefry
Massachusetts Auditor
1892 1901
Succeeded by
Henry E. Turner
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