Background
Thayer, John Milton was born on January 24, 1820 in Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Elias and Ruth Thayer.
Thayer, John Milton was born on January 24, 1820 in Bellingham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Elias and Ruth Thayer.
Graduate Brown University. Studied law; admitted to Nebraska Barometer
Brigadier general and major general Territorial forces operating against Indians, 1855-1861. Captured Pawnees and placed them on reservation, 1859. Colonel and brigadier general United States volumes, 1861-1865.
Assisted General Sherman in operations against Vicksburg.
United States senator, 1867-1871. Governor Wyoming Ty., 1875-1879.
Department commander G.A.R., Nebraska, 1886. Governor Nebraska, 1887-1893.
Home: Lincoln, Nebraska
Married Mary Torrey Allen, 1843.