James D. Morgan
James Dada Morgan | |
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| Born | August 1, 1810 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 12, 1896 (aged 86) Quincy, Illinois |
| Place of burial | Woodland Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1848–1849; 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier general Brevet major general |
| Unit | 1st Regiment Illinois Volunteers 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, XIV Corps 2nd Division, XIV Corps |
| Battles / wars | Illinois Mormon War Mexican–American War American Civil War |
James Dada Morgan (August 1, 1810 – September 12, 1896) was a merchant sailor, soldier, businessman, and a Union General during the American Civil War. He commanded a division of infantry in some of the final campaigns in the Western Theater.