Background
Mcpherson, James Birdseye was born on November 14, 1828 in Green Creek Township, Ohio, United States. Son of William and Cynthia (Russell) Mcpherson.
Mcpherson, James Birdseye was born on November 14, 1828 in Green Creek Township, Ohio, United States. Son of William and Cynthia (Russell) Mcpherson.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1853.
General Halleck; assistant engineer Chief engr; general United States Volunteers, 1862. Major general United States Volunteers, 1862, commanded right wing of Grant’s army at Battle of Vicksburg.
General United States Army, 1863.
Served as engineer United States Army, 1853-1858, commissioned First lieutenant, 1858, captain, 1861, lieutenant colonel, later colonel, camp to Major General Halleck.