Background
Towner, Zealous Bates was born on January 12, 1819 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Nichols and Ann (Bates) Towner.
Towner, Zealous Bates was born on January 12, 1819 in Cohasset, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Nichols and Ann (Bates) Towner.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1841.
Engaged in military; general United States Volunteers for defense of foot General United States Army, 1862. General fortifications Department of Mississippi.
General United States Volunteers and major.
General United States Army, 1865.