He was replaced by General Nelson Miles, who used 10,000 soldiers and civilian volunteers, and three years, to force Geronimo to surrender. See other search results for General George Crook Ready to discover your family story? He had Geronimo, the Chiricahua Apache band, and the Chiricahua scouts, who had served the U.S. Army, transported as prisoners of war to Florida. It is a section of the trail which his troops blazed from Fort Verde to Fort Whipple, and on to Fort Apache through central Arizona. He also was involved in the arrest of Crazy Horse in 1877. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. At Fort Huachuca, Crook House on Old Post is named after him as well. Grant sent for Brigadier General Crook, in winter quarters at Charleston, West Virginia, and ordered him to attack the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Richmond's primary link to Knoxville and the southwest, and to destroy the Confederate salt works at Saltville, Virginia. Others viewed him as too soft on the Indians, and he was often criticized by the newspapers for being too lenient with the Indians. Weve updated the security on the site. During these early battles he developed a lifelong friendship with one of his subordinates, Col. Rutherford B. Hayes of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Red Cloud, a war chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux), said of Crook, "He, at least, never lied to us. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He later took a prominent role in the battles of Five Forks, Amelia Springs, Sayler's Creek and Appomattox Court House. [5] Along with the title of his department Crook added "Army of West Virginia". The Crook Walk in Arlington National Cemetery is near General Crook's gravesite. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [20], Red Cloud, a war chief of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux), said of Crook, "He, at least, never lied to us. General Crook was unable to provide leadership as the excitement and exertion had sent him into a faint. With his improvised command, he set off, closely pressing the rebels. The Confederates at Dublin soon learned the enemy was approaching. The Confederates, now commanded by Colonel McCausland, waited on the east side of the New River to defend the bridge. After a long, anxious wait, Hayes at last heard cannon fire off to his left and led his men at a slow double time out onto the meadow and into the rebels' musketry and artillery fire, which Crook called "galling". The Deadliest Indian War in the West; The Snake Conflict, 1864-1868, Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Press, 2007, pp. He obtained the surrender of Geronimo twice by promising to address their grievances, a promise he kept both times. His photos of Geronimo and the other free Apaches, taken on March 25 and 26, are the only known photographs taken of an American Indian while still at war with the United States. Crook arrived in Boise to take command on December 11, 1866. The Confederates at Dublin soon learned the enemy was approaching. Husband of Mary Tapscott Crook Numerous military references honor him: Fort Crook (1857 1869) was an Army post near Redding, California, used during the Indian Wars, and later for the protection of San Francisco during the Civil War. In 1861, he was made Colonel and commander of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, and was wounded at Louisburg. Each man was to carry only 1 blanket, 100 rounds of ammunition, and 4 days' rations. War & Affiliation Civil War / Union. Chicago, 111., March 21.Maj.-Gen, |, "to consent to a tax upon grain imports. Crook led his corps in the Valley Campaigns of 1864 at the battles of Opequon (Third Winchester), Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek. A party dispatched to Deadwood for supplies came across the village of American Horse the Elder on September 9, 1876. At 11 am, he sent Hayes' first brigade and Colonel Horatio G. Sickel's second brigade down the slope to the edge of the meadow, where they were to launch a frontal assault on the Confederates as soon as they heard the sound of White's guns. The reinforcements halted the rout, but Colonel Hayes, although ignorant of the strength of the force now before him, immediately ordered his men to "yell like devils" and rush the enemy. [11] Crook later defeated a mixed band of Paiute, Pit River and Modoc at the battle of Infernal Caverns in California. After years of campaigning in the Indian Wars, Crook won steady promotion back up the ranks to the permanent grade of Major General. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The federal judge affirmed that Standing Bear had some of the rights of U.S. citizens. After the disaster at the Little Bighorn, the U.S. Congress authorized funds to reinforce the Big Horn and Yellowstone Expedition. On October 21, 1864, he was promoted to major general of volunteers. Crook had fought Indians in Oregon before the Civil War. Failed to delete memorial. Before long Crook was assigned to command an infantry brigade in the Army of the Cumberland. Please reset your password. But he added, when the Sioux came into possession of the breech-loader and metallic cartridge, which allowed them to load and fire from a horse with perfect ease, they became at . Defeated by Crazy Horse at the Battle of Rosebud, he failed to link up with General Alfred Terry, a circumstance that may have played a part in the massacre at the Little Bighorn. Grant instructed Crook to march his force, the Kanawha Division, against the railroad at Dublin, Virginia, 140 miles (230km) south of Charleston. The Crow and Shoshone scouts remained alert while the soldiers rested. At Crooks death, his old adversary, Red Cloud, said He never lied to us. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He captured Geronimo and the Chiricahua Apache band, and detained the Chiricahua scouts, who had served the U.S. Army, transporting them all as prisoners-of-war to a prison in Florida. After the Union Army's defeat at Second Bull Run, Crook and his regiment were attached to the Kanawha Division at the start of the Maryland Campaign. He was then to destroy the railroad bridge over New River, a few miles to the east. Nearby soldiers grabbed their commander's arms and hauled him to the other side. Their pace quickened as they neared the other side, but just before the up-slope they came to a waist-deep creek. General George Crookfamily tree Parents Thomas Crook 1788- 1875 Elizabeth Crook 1787- 1844 Wrong General George Crook? Crook family history starts in 1086, when Rainald Croc was enrolled in the Domesday Book of Hampshire. [7] It should be noted that the official VIII Corps of the Union Army was led by Lew Wallace during this time and its troops were on duty in Maryland and Northern Virginia. After some success in the Civil War, he was hired to "fix the Apache problem." He was a discreet and calculating man, speaking rarely and listening carefully. Crook had gathered a strong force from his Department of the Platte. The West Virginia countryside was beautiful that spring, but the mountainous terrain made the march a difficult undertaking. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. President Grover Cleveland placed him in command of the Military Division of the Missouri in 1888. He was ordered east and in 1861, with the beginning of the American Civil War, was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.[6]. He fought at the battle of Chickamauga and was in pursuit of Joseph Wheeler during the Chattanooga Campaign. By 0830, the Sioux and Cheyenne had hotly engaged Crook's Indian allies on the high ground north of the main body. The 35-year-old Crook reported to army headquarters where the commanding general explained the mission in person. The Battle of the Rosebud was on. An Ohio farm boy, Crook attended West Point (1848-52), graduating near the bottom of his class. [8], Crook successfully campaigned against the Snake Indians in the 1864-68 Snake War, where he won nationwide recognition. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". Father of Clara Crook; Ella Crook; John W. Crook and George Crook The Battle of the Rosebud was on. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2280/george-r-crook. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The West Virginia countryside was beautiful that spring, but the mountainous terrain made the march a difficult undertaking. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. His troops halted in their marching order. On 17 June, Crook's column set out at 0600, marching northward along the south fork of Rosebud Creek. based on information from your browser. Spouse(s) Ann Baron 1761 - Unknown. Chicago, 111.. March 21.-Maj.-Gen. in a Chicago Hotel. In 1898, Crook's remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery where he was reinterred on November 11. Crook was a compulsive hunter, and the next day he wandered off on his own tracking an animal. By 0830, the Sioux and Cheyenne had hotly engaged Crook's Indian allies on the high ground north of the main body. His good friend and Union Army comrade, President Rutherford B. Hayes, named one of his sons George Crook Hayes in respect of his commanding officer. He established a fort in Northeast California that was later named in his honor; and later, Fort Ter-Waw in what is now Klamath Glen, California. It was named for Brig. Compare DNA and explore genealogy for George Crook born 1861 Winchester, Hampshire, England including ancestors + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community. "General Crook and the Western Frontier", Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2001. General Crook died suddenly in Chicago, Illinois on March 21, 1890, while serving as commander of the Division of the Missouri. The column reached Fayette on May 2, and then passed through Raleigh Court House and Princeton. As a mark of respect, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf". Having accomplished the major part of his mission, destruction of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Crook turned his men north and after another hard march, reached the Union base at Meadow Bluff, West Virginia. "[13] In 1898, Crook's remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery where he was reinterred on November 11. Although Crook's force kept its official designation as the Army of West Virginia[6] it was often referred to as the VIII Corps. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Betty Crook 1782 - 1815. McCausland, without the resources to oppose the Yankees any further, withdrew his battered command to the east. His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. There was an error deleting this problem. They are surrounded on all sides, the game is destroyed or driven away;they are left to starve, and there remains but one thing for them to do fight while they can. He spent his last years speaking out against the unjust treatment of his former Indian adversaries. There was a problem getting your location. In July he assumed command of the 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Cumberland. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Thanks for your help! After long dreary months of garrison duty, the men were ready for action. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. He was in command of the 3rd Brigade in the District of the Kanawha where he was wounded in a small fight at Lewisburg, VA. Crook returned to command of his regiment during the Northern Virginia Campaign. That same year his home, now called the General Crook House, was completed. Caught in the crossfire, Crook's horse carried the general through the village without being wounded. As the soldiers drew them in, Crook had them remount; they defeated the Paiute and recovered some stolen livestock.[13]. He fought at Chickamauga, and helped to drive Confederate General Joseph Wheeler out of Tennessee. He very briefly returned to command the Department of West Virginia until he took command of a cavalry division in the Army of the Potomac during the Appomattox Campaign. They, along with most of Geronimo's band, were forced to spend the next 26 years in captivity at the fort in Florida before they were finally released.) The barrier caused little delay and the Yankee infantry stormed up the hill and engaged the rebel defenders at close range. In 1890, Crook's remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery, where he was reinterred on November 11. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Appointed from Ohio to the US Military Academy, and graduated in the Class of 1852, 38th in his class of 43. George R. Crook(1830 - 1890) Gen.GeorgeR."Grey Wolf" Crook Born 8 Sep 1830in Montgomery, Ohio, United States Son of Thomas Crookand Elizabeth (Matthews) Crook [sibling(s) unknown] Husband of Mary Tapscott (Dailey) Crook married 21 Aug 1865 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA [children unknown] Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. The army caused heavy casualties for the Paiute in the battle of Tearass Plain. cemeteries found in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 202-203, [12]Biography of Herbert Alexander Collins, by Alfred W. Collins, February 1975, 4 pages typed, in the possession of Collins' great-great grand-daughter, D. Dahl of Tacoma, WA, Bourke, John Gregory (1892). On 14 June, the column was joined by 261 Shoshone and Crow allies. He is a figure in the television series Deadwood and is portrayed by Peter Coyote. He fought the Paiute in the rugged desert of eastern Oregon, pacifying the region within a year. Crook Peak in Lake County, Oregon, elevation 7,834 feet (2,388m),[22] in the Warner Mountains is named after him. Although the column had not yet encountered any sign of Indians, the scouts seemed to sense their presence. Try again later. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginia. [5], Crook was promoted to first lieutenant in 1856, and to captain in 1860. A system error has occurred. Crook was defeated at the Second Battle of Kernstown. His words gave us hope. [12] Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. [9] Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. Resend Activation Email. Crook commanded the Department of the Platte from 1875 to 1882, with headquarters at Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska. After the battle, General George Crook noted that the Sioux warriors were more effective on horseback with bows and arrows, rather than the single-shot trade muskets. George Vernon Crook was born on month day 1892, at birth place, Wyoming, to William J. Crook and Harriet Howell. George Vernon Crook in Utah, Deaths and Burials, 1888-1946. On April 29, 1864, the Kanawha Division marched out of Charleston and headed south. GREAT NEWS! These wilderness skills led one of his aides to liken him to Daniel Boone, and more importantly, provided a strong foundation for his abilities to understand, navigate and use Civil War landscapes to Union advantage. Historians debate whether Crook's pressing on could have prevented the killing of the five companies of the 7th Cavalry Regiment led by George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Cloyd's Mountain cost the Union army 688 casualties, while the rebels suffered 538 killed, wounded, and captured. The soldiers, particularly the mule-riding infantry, seemed fatigued from the early start and the previous day's 35-mile (56km) march. From 1875 to 1882 and again from 1886 to 1888, Crook was head of the Department of the Platte, with headquarters at Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska. In two years most of the Apache were on reservations. 102-04. In 1898, Crooks remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery where he was re-interred on November 11th. He had found the same truths about life on the run as Cochise before him. Cuicaoo, March ZXMajor-General. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on September 7, 1862. George Crook graduated 38th out of a class of 43 from the United States Military Academy in 1852. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Crook Mountain, a peak in the Cascade Range, was named for him. Grant sent for Brigadier General Crook, in winter quarters at Charleston, West Virginia, and ordered him to attack the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Richmond's primary link to Knoxville and the southwest, and to destroy the Confederate salt works at Saltville, Virginia. Original Crook Family Heirlooms on JustaJoy.com. The Yankees rounded up rebel prisoners by the hundreds and seized General Jenkins, who had fallen wounded. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. On March 21, 1890, General George Crook suffered a heart attack and died in Chicago, Illinois. At Dublin he would put the railroad out of business and destroy Confederate military property. General Crook, supplies running low in a country not suited for major foraging, now entertained second thoughts about his orders to push on east and join Sigel in the Shenandoah Valley. Crook City Road passes through there from Whitewood heading toward Deadwood. He fought at the battle of Chickamauga and was in pursuit of Joseph Wheeler during the Chattanooga Campaign. Biography of George Crook (Source: The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center) Grundy . At the end of the Civil War, George Crook received a brevet as major general in the regular army, but reverted to the permanent rank of major.Only days later, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, serving with the 23rd Infantry on frontier duty in the Pacific Northwest. Crook's victories during the Yavapai War included the Battle of Salt River Canyon, also known as the Skeleton Cave Massacre, and the Battle of Turret Peak. General William Sherman said the greatest Indian fighter of them all was General Crook. Jenkins, the senior officer, took command. Drag images here or select from your computer for Gen George R. Crook memorial. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. While he was there, his portrait was painted by artist Herbert A. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Crook surname. Crook led his corps in the Valley Campaigns of 1864 at the battles of Opequon (Third Winchester), Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek. He then sent a party eastward to tear up the tracks and burn the ties. When the Civil War broke out, Crook accepted a commission as Colonel of Ohio's 36th regiment and led it on duty in western Virginia. Crook stationed himself with Hayes' brigade, which was to lead the assault. They claim the horses carry the general's brand. Crook dispatched the third brigade under Colonel Carr B. Crook led his brigade at the Battle of South Mountain and near Burnside's Bridge at the Battle of Antietam. George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 March 21, 1890)[1][2][3] was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. It should be noted that the official VIII Corps of the Union Army was led by Lew Wallace during this time and its troops were on duty in Maryland and Northern Virginia. Grant instructed Crook to march his force, the Kanawha Division, against the railroad at Dublin, Virginia, 140 miles (230 km) south of Charleston. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. After covering all the escape routes, Crook ordered the charge on the village while intending to view the raid from afar, but his horse got spooked and galloped ahead of Crook's forces toward the village. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California from 1852 to 1861. The army caused heavy casualties for the Paiute in the battle of Tearass Plain. Kathy Weiser/Legends of America, updated January 2021. The Yankees rounded up rebel prisoners by the hundreds and seized General Jenkins, who had fallen wounded. Snake War. Crook's army was soon absorbed into Philip H. Sheridan's Army of the Shenandoah and for all practical purposed functioned as a corps in that unit. Within a few minutes General Crook arrived with the rest of the division, and the defenders broke and ran. It was named for Brig. Crook was defeated at the Second Battle of Kernstown. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Cemetery Name: George Crook graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1852, 38th out of a class of 43, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th U.S. Infantry, stationed in Northern California until the outbreak of the Civil War. In February 1864, Crook returned to command the Kanawha Division, which was now officially designated the 3rd Division of the Department of West Virginia. Caught in the crossfire, Crook's horse carried the general through the village without being wounded. However Crook did not assume command until August 9. Several minutes later, the soldiers heard the sound of intermittent gunfire coming from the bluffs to the north. Numerous military references honor him: Fort Crook (1857 1869) was an Army post near Redding, California, used during the Indian Wars, and later for the protection of San Francisco during the Civil War. Robinson, Charles M., III. The only man to have trouble with the creek was General Crook. For the musician, see, sfn error: no target: CITEREFEicherEicher2001 (, sfn error: no target: CITEREFWarner1964 (, Biography of Herbert Alexander Collins, by Alfred W. Collins, February 1975, 4 pages typed, in the possession of Collins' great-great grand-daughter, D. Dahl of Tacoma, WA, Last edited on 10 November 2022, at 03:40, List of American Civil War generals (Union), "Guide to the George Crook Papers 1863-1890", "A real injustice was done to these two old scouts:A VA claim file of an Indian Scout", "Reviews/Film; A Revisionist Portrait Of an Apache Warrior", Guide to the George Crook papers at the University of Oregon, Appletons' Cyclopdia of American Biography, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Crook&oldid=1121028772. He was commissioned in the 4th Infantry and was stationed in Northern California until the outbreak of the Civil War. The general noticed that the Northern Paiute used the fall, winter and spring seasons to gather food, so he adopted the tactic recommended by a predecessor George B. Currey to attack during the winter. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. General Crook was unable to provide leadership as the excitement and exertion had sent him into a faint. At Dublin he would put the railroad out of business and destroy Confederate military property. Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. After eight months of hard campaigning, Crook had the Apache back on reservations. The funeral of the lata Maj. Gen. Hrtlliant Military Keeord. When these actions were accomplished, along with the destruction of the salt works, Crook was to march east and join forces with Major General Franz Sigel, who meanwhile was to be driving south up the Shenandoah Valley. It is a section of the trail which his troops blazed from Fort Verde to Fort Whipple, and on to Fort Apache through central Arizona. At Dublin he had intercepted an unconfirmed report that General Robert E. Lee had beaten Grant badly in the Wilderness, which led him to consider whether the Confederate commander might not soon move against Crook with a vastly superior force. Robinson, Charles M., III. Before long Crook was assigned to command an infantry brigade in the Army of the Cumberland. Thomas Crook 1721 - 1722. Try again later. Twice he captured Geronimo, the chief of the Chiricahua Apaches, with a minimum of soldiers (the first time he used only 50 soldiers and took six months; the second time he used only 24 soldiers and three months). [7] Crook returned to command his regiment during the Northern Virginia Campaign. Compare DNA and explore genealogy for George Crook born 1880 Winslow, Washington, Arkansas, United States died 1954 Garland, Arkansas, United States including ancestors + children + DNA connections + more in the free family tree community. In July he assumed command of the 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Cumberland. Schmitt, Martin F., General George Crook, His Autobiography, University of Oklahoma Press, 1986, ISBN 0-8061-1982-9. Low on ammunition and with numerous wounded, the General returned to his post. His words gave my people hope.. 79 (1978) p.132, [10] Nelson, Kurt. He was brevetted six times to Major General, United States Regular Army. The well-stocked village was attacked and looted in the Battle of Slim Buttes. The 35-year-old Crook reported to army headquarters at City Point, Virginia, where the commanding general explained the mission in person. [16], Nelson A. Unopposed, Crook moved his command into Dublin, where he laid waste to the railroad and the military stores. He passed away on 21 Mar 1890 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Crook returned to Arizona in 1881 when the Apache rose again. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Parents. On September 7, 1862, he was promoted to brigadier general and commanded a brigade of regiments from Ohio during the Battles of South Mountain and Antietam during the Maryland Campaign. The fresh troops hastened towards the battlefield, where they soon met their compatriots retreating from Cloyd's Mountain. Chicago, March 21.Mai. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. Following the campaign, George Crook was assigned to the command of the Kanawha Division which was detailed to the Army of the Cumberland in the Western Theater, where Crook fought in the Battle of Chattanooga in Tennessee and the Chickamauga Campaign. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. Nearby soldiers grabbed their commander's arms and hauled him to the other side. Welcome to the Crook Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. He later took a prominent role in the battles of Five Forks, Amelia Springs, Sayler's Creek and Appomattox Court House. Their commander, Colonel John McCausland, prepared to evacuate his 1100 men, but before transportation could arrive, a courier from Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins informed McCausland that the two of them were ordered by General John C. Breckinridge to stop Crook's advance. Crook was promoted to first lieutenant in 1856, and to captain in 1860. 0 cemeteries found in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA. George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees. The site formerly known as Fort Crook is now part of Offutt AFB, Nebraska. On September 12 Crook's brigade commander, Augustus Moor, was captured and Crook assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division which had been attached to the IX Corps. 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