Theodore Anderson Baldwin | |
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Born |
New Jersey |
December 21, 1839
Died | September 1, 1925 | (aged 85)
Place of Burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1862–1903 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars |
American Civil War Spanish–American War |
Theodore Anderson Baldwin (December 21, 1839 – September 1, 1925) was a U.S. military officer during the American Civil War and the Spanish–American War.
Baldwin was born on December 21, 1839 in New Jersey.
He entered the United States Army in 1862, served through the Civil War, becoming lieutenant-colonel, 10th United States Cavalry.
In 1896, he was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers in the Spanish–American War, later earning a further promotion to brigadier general, U.S. Army.
He retired in 1903.
His daughter, Emma Baldwin, married Samuel Rockenbach, who also served in the 10th United States Cavalry.
He died on September 1, 1925. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.