Born in Dayton Ohio on 8 September 1828 to Thomas Crook and Elizabeth Crook. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Collins.[12]. Learn more about managing a memorial . In July he assumed command of the 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Cumberland. 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. George Crook >The American army officer George Crook (1828-1890) campaigned against >Indians in the southwestern and northwestern United States [1], but he was >also an outspoken champion of Indian rights. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Crook led his brigade at the Battle of South Mountain and near Burnside's Bridge at the Battle of Antietam. General Crook was extremely honest in his dealings with others. 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. Thomas Crook 1721 - 1722. The website of Arlington National Cemetery cites a birth date of September 8, 1828. Appointed from Ohio to the US Military Academy, and graduated in the Class of 1852, 38th in his class of 43. Welcome to the Crook Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. -- Bob Katz. FORUM ARTICLES SEARCH. 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. Chicago, March 21.Mai. [15] Determined to demonstrate the willingness and capability of the U.S. Army to pursue and punish the Sioux, Crook took to the field. 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. Try again later. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Rapidly firing soldiers drove off the attackers but used up much of the ammunition meant for use later in the campaign. The funeral of the lata Maj. Gen. Hrtlliant Military Keeord. This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 03:40. Appointed from Ohio to the US Military Academy, and graduated in the Class of 1852, 38th in his class of 43. [8], Crook successfully campaigned against the Snake Indians in the 1864-68 Snake War, where he won nationwide recognition. General William Tecumseh Sherman called him the best of the Indian fighters and managers. In 1861, he was made Colonel and commander of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, and was wounded at Louisburg. Crook successfully campaigned against the Snake Indians in the 1864-68 Snake War, where he won nationwide recognition. Warner, Ezra J., Generals in Blue: Lives of the Union Commanders, Louisiana State University Press, 1960-4, ISBN 0-8071-0822-7. Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. Leaving Fort Fetterman on 29 May, the 1,051-man column consisted of 15 companies from the 2d and 3d Cavalry, 5 companies from the 4th and 9th Infantry, 250 mules, and 106 wagons. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Thomas Crook 1784 - 1841. At this point the discipline of the Union men wavered, and there was no organized pursuit of the fleeing enemy. Parents. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was ordered east and in 1861, with the beginning of the American Civil War, was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He established Fort Ter-Waw in what is now Klamath, California. [citation needed] They, along with most of Geronimo's band, were forced to spend the next 26 years in captivity before they were finally released.). If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. The Ute adopted the horse in the 1600s. That night, a soldier who sold them whiskey said that his band would be murdered as soon as they crossed the border. After eight months of hard campaigning, Crook had the Apache back on reservations. 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". He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California from 1852 to 1861. Before long Crook was assigned to command an infantry brigade in the Army of the Cumberland. He served in Oregon and northern California, fighting against several Native American tribes. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. One group of carvings has several horses, which locals call Crook's Brand Site, as they claim the horses carry the general's brand. His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA in Iowa County Democrat - Mar 28 1890 view all Immediate Family Mary Tapscott Crook wife Clara Crook daughter Ella Crook daughter John W. Crook son George Crook son Thomas Crook father Elizabeth Crook mother Dr. Oliver Crook brother Walter brother About Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA He was assigned to the Pacific Northwest to use new tactics in this war, which had been waged for several years. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crook. Following the Civil War, he fought in the Indian Wars, during the period from 1866 to 1888. Seeing that there was little danger from the rebel cannon, Crook ordered the bridge destroyed, and both sides watched in awe as the structure collapsed magnificently into the river. Before long, he found himself alone face-to-face with Geronimo and some of his best warriors. We have set your language to Crook dispatched the third brigade under Colonel Carr B. On the other side of the meadow, the land rose in another spur of the mountain, and there Jenkins' rebels waited behind hastily erected fortifications. White to work its way through the woods and deliver a flank attack on the rebel right. In two years most of the Apache were on reservations. The Southerners gave way, tried to re-form, then broke and retreated up and over the hill towards Dublin. Oops, something didn't work. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. Major General, used in executing this colossal task. i>v the death of (ion, Taylorsville, Highland County, Ohio, United States, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States, Battle of Sailor's Creek, VA 6 April 1865, US Civil War, Morning Journal and Courier - Mar 24 1890, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States, career United States Army officer during the American Civil War, General. Sorry! George Crook Birth 1760 - Devon, England Death 14 Dec 1832 - Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England Mother Unavailable Father Unavailable Show more Quick access Family tree Records 151 Photos 7 New search George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Unavailable Unavailable Spouse (s) Mary Sellek 1761 - 1843 Children Herman Crook 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. The site formerly known as Fort Crook is now part of Offutt AFB, Nebraska. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2280/george-r-crook. He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. In July 1864, he was put in command of the Army of West Virginia, and took part in operations in the Shenandoah Valley. Crook successfully campaigned against the Snake . Crook led his brigade at the battle of South Mountain and near Burnside's Bridge at the battle of Antietam. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Failed to report flower. In February 1864, Crook returned to command the Kanawha Division, which was now officially designated the 3rd Division of the Department of West Virginia. Make sure that the file is a photo. list'll as paint is injured by it." Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Betty Crook 1782 - 1815. Later, he was given the command of the Department of the West, headquartered in Chicago, and was still in command there when he died at age 61. 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 and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Their pace quickened as they neared the other side, but just before the up-slope they came to a waist-deep creek. After the Civil War, Crook took command of the U.S. Army in several areas including Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri and Dakota Territory. cemeteries found in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Crook was portrayed in the 1993 movie Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) by the actor Gene Hackman. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Crook (2280)? Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. Family members linked to this person will appear here. login . Several minutes later, the soldiers heard the sound of intermittent gunfire coming from the bluffs to the north. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). On 14 June, the column was joined by 261 Shoshone and Crow allies. Crook's use of Apache scouts during his Tonto Basin Campaign of the Yavapai War brought him much success in forcing the Yavapai and Tonto Apache onto reservations. Verify and try again. He served in Oregon and northern California, fighting against several Native American tribes. President Ulysses S. Grant next placed Crook in command of the Arizona Territory.