Abner Doubleday

Abner Doubleday (June 26, 1819 – January 26, 1893), was a career U.S. Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter, the opening battle of the war. He was also falsely credited with inventing the game of baseball.

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June 26 - 1819 - January 26 - 1893 - U.S. Army - Union - American Civil War - Fort Sumter

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Doubleday was born in Ballston Spa, New York. His grandfather had fought in the Revolutionary War and his father served four years in the U.S. Congress. Abner practiced as a civil engineer for two years before entering the U.S. Military Academy, from which graduated in 1842 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Artillery.

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Ballston Spa, New York - Revolutionary War - U.S. Congress - U.S. Military Academy - 1842 - Second lieutenant

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