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General Thomas L. Crittenden was born in
Russellville, Kentucky, May 15, 1819. He was the son of United States
Senator John J. Crittenden and the brother of Major General George B.
Crittenden C.S.A.
He was the first cousin of General Thomas T. Crittenden. During the
Mexican War, Crittenden served as aide to Zachary Taylor and as Col. Of
the 3rd Kentucky Infantry. When Civil War broke out Tom like
his father remained loyal to the union. He was commissioned Brigadier
General of Volunteers in September of 1861 and then Major General July of
1862.
He retired in 1881 and died in 1893.
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