Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. A career U.S. Army infantry officer who served in the U.S. Civil War and the Indian wars before and after the civil war. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.Original data - General Register Office. The reinforcements halted the rout, but Colonel Hayes, although ignorant of the strength of the force now before him, immediately ordered his men to "yell like devils" and rush the enemy. [17], Geronimo, camped on the Mexican side of the border, agreed to Crook's surrender terms. George Crook Hayes [1864-1866] the fifth child of Rutherford B. and Lucy Webb Hayes, was born September 29, 1864 at Chillicothe, Ohio, while Hayes was serving with the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. based on information from your browser. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". It was named for then Lt. Crook by Captain John W. T. Gardiner, 1st Dragoons, as Crook was recovering there from an injury. Returning to the East in the spring of 1864, Crook led a raid on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and in the Valley Campaign battles of Third Winchester, Fishers Hill, and Cedar Creek, shortly after which he was promoted to Major General. As the intensity of fire increased, a scout rushed into the camp shouting, "Lakota, Lakota!" He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1852 and served in California and Oregon fighting Indians until 1861. Crook repeatedly forced the surrender of the Apache but saw Geronimo escape. He was assigned to the Pacific Northwest to us new tactics in this war, which had been waged for several years. It was named for then Lt. Crook by Captain John W. T. Gardiner, 1st Dragoons, as Crook was recovering there from an injury. President Grover Cleveland placed him in command of the Military Division of the Missouri in 1888. Jan 20, 2007. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Having accomplished the major part of his mission, destruction of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Crook turned his men north and after another hard march, reached the Union base at Meadow Bluff, West Virginia. Crook successfully campaigned against the Snake Indians in the 1864-68 Snake War, where he won nationwide recognition. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. [5], During his years of service in California and Oregon, Crook extended his prowess in hunting and wilderness skills, often accompanying and learning from Indians whose languages he learned. As a mark of respect, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf". The Confederates, now commanded by Colonel McCausland, waited on the east side of the New River to defend the bridge. The Confederates at Dublin soon learned the enemy was approaching. Crook Mountain in Chelan County, Washington, elevation 6,930 feet (2,110m),[23] a peak in the North Cascades, was named for him. Try again later. On 28 May 1876, Brigadier General George Crook assumed direct command of the Bighorn and Yellowstone Expedition at Fort Fetterman. That same year his home, now called the General Crook House, was completed. Geronimo and 25 of his followers slipped away during the night; their escape cost Crook his command. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Crook arrived in Boise City to take command on December 11, 1866. 202-203, [12]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, Bourke, John Gregory (1892). Vicious hand-to-hand fighting erupted as the Yankees reached the crude rebel defenses. 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. Although the column had not yet encountered any sign of Indians, the scouts seemed to sense their presence. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. After long dreary months of garrison duty, the men were ready for action. This is a carousel with slides. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. The Battle of the Rosebud was on. Fort Crook (1890 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains, then later as an airfield for the 61st Balloon Company of the Army Air Corps. Later during the Civil War, it was used for the defense of San Francisco. On the Border with Crook. When Geronimo surrendered in 1883, he brought with him a herd of cattle that the Apaches had stolen from the Mexicans. He was in command of the 3rd Brigade in the District of the Kanawha where he was wounded in a small fight at Lewisburg. He fought against the Indians in California, where in 1857 he was wounded. They, along with most of Geronimo's band, were forced to spend the next 26 years in captivity at the fort in Florida before they were finally released.) Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. Parents. One group of carvings has several horses, which locals call Crook's Brand Site, as they claim the horses carry the general's brand. "-General's Eventful Career. While he was there, his portrait was painted by artist Herbert A. His good friend and Union Army comrade, President Rutherford B. Hayes, named one of his sons George Crook Hayes in respect of his commanding officer. [16], Nelson A. All the tribes tell the same story. Canyon Pintado Historic District, 10 miles south of Rangely, Colorado, has numerous ancient Fremont Culture (0-1300 CE) and Ute petroglyphs, first seen by Europeans in the mid-18th century. Crook had fought Indians in Oregon before the Civil War. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. From 1875 to 1882 and again from 1886 to 1888, Crook was head of the Department of the Platte, with headquarters at Fort Omaha in North Omaha, Nebraska. On April 29, 1864, the Kanawha Division marched out of Charleston and headed south. It was named for Brig. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. Forest Road 300 in the Coconino National Forest is named the "General Crook Trail." Before long Crook was assigned to command an infantry brigade in the Army of the Cumberland. Vicious hand-to-hand fighting erupted as the Yankees reached the crude rebel defenses. It should be noted that the official VIII Corps of the Union Army was led by Lew Wallace during this time and its troops were on duty in Maryland and Northern Virginia. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Crook surname. The barrier caused little delay and the Yankee infantry stormed up the hill and engaged the rebel defenders at close range. Crook's victories during the Yavapai War included the Battle of Salt River Canyon, also known as the Skeleton Cave Massacre, and the Battle of Turret Peak. George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 March 21, 1890)[1][2][3] was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in 1852, ranking near the bottom of his class. In February 1865, General Crook was captured by Confederate raiders at Cumberland, Maryland, and held as a prisoner of war in Richmond until exchanged a month later. Crook dispatched the third brigade under Colonel Carr B. He passed away on 21 Mar 1890 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Father of Clara Crook; Ella Crook; John W. Crook and George Crook Unavailable. 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. He died suddenly in Chicago in 1890 while serving as commander of the Military Division of the Missouri. Weve updated the security on the site. Fort Crook (1890 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains, then later as an airfield for the 61st Balloon Company of the Army Air Corp. Thanks for your help! John Crook 1790 - 1866. "Crook City," an unincorporated place in the Black Hills of South Dakota, was named for his 1876 camp there. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginiain 1865. Colonel Hayes kept his head and organized a force of about 500 men from the soldiers milling about the site of their victory. Miles replaced Crook in command of the Arizona Territory and brought an end to the Apache Wars. The soldiers, particularly the mule-riding infantry, seemed fatigued from the early start and the previous day's 35-mile (56km) march. George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees. Skip Ancestry navigation Main Menu. In July he assumed command of the 2nd Division, Cavalry Corps in the Army of the Cumberland. Valerie Mullally 7/05/11. [2]Guide to the George Crook Papers 1863-1890, Northwest Digital Archives cites his life as 18291890. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. Following Antietam, General Crook assumed command of the Kanawha Division. His words gave my people hope.. He served in Oregon and northern California, fighting against several Native American tribes. Geni requires JavaScript! Before long Crook was assigned to command an infantry brigade in the Army of the Cumberland. On 28 May 1876, Brigadier General George Crook assumed direct command of the Bighorn and Yellowstone Expedition at Fort Fetterman. Their commander, Colonel John McCausland, prepared to evacuate his 1100 men, but before transportation could arrive, a courier from Brigadier General Albert G. Jenkins informed McCausland that the two of them were ordered by General John C. Breckinridge to stop Crook's advance. London, England: General . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. George married Anne Crook. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Kathy Weiser/Legends of America, updated January 2021. In September 1862, he was promoted to Brigadier General, US Volunteers, taking command of the Kanawha District, and in July 1864, promoted to Major General, US Volunteers, taking command of the Cavalry Division of the Army of the Cumberland. Civil War Union Major General. He commanded the Pitt River Expedition of 1857 and, in one of the several engagements, was severely wounded by an Indian arrow. While he was there, his portrait was painted by artist Herbert A. Collins. Crook was made head of the Department of Arizona and successfully forced some members of the Apache to surrender, but Geronimo continually evaded capture. He established a fort in Northeast California that was later named in his honor; and later, Fort Ter-Waw in what is now Klamath Glen, California. At Dublin he would put the railroad out of business and destroy Confederate military property. Rapidly firing soldiers drove off the attackers but used up much of the ammunition meant for use later in the campaign. With his improvised command, he set off, closely pressing the rebels. Forest Road 300 in the Coconino National Forest is named the "General Crook Trail." In 1856 he was promoted to first lieutenant and the following year, commanded the Pitt River Expedition and, in one of the several engagements, was severely wounded by an Indian arrow. The 35-year-old Crook reported to army headquarters where the commanding general explained the mission in person. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). On 17 June, Crook's column set out at 0600, marching northward along the south fork of Rosebud Creek. He is a figure in the television series Deadwood and is portrayed by Peter Coyote. One of the first things Crook did was order. TheApache went on the warpath two years later, and Crooks last campaign ended in the surrender of Geronimo. General Crook was unable to provide leadership as the excitement and exertion had sent him into a faint. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. To open the spring campaign of 1864, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant ordered a Union advance on all fronts, minor as well as major. He was assigned command of a division of cavalry in the Army of the Potomac for the Appomattox Campaign, with notable service at Five Forks, Saylers Creek, and the final battle at Appomattox Court House. These wilderness skills led one of his aides to liken him to Daniel Boone, and more importantly, provided a strong foundation for his abilities to understand, navigate and use Civil War landscapes to Union advantage. General William Sherman said the greatest Indian fighter of them all was General Crook. George R. Crook(1830 - 1890) Gen.GeorgeR."Grey Wolf" Crook Born 8 Sep 1830in Montgomery, Ohio, United States Son of Thomas Crookand Elizabeth (Matthews) Crook [sibling(s) unknown] Husband of Mary Tapscott (Dailey) Crook married 21 Aug 1865 in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA [children unknown] 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. 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. Thomas Crook: Birthdate: 1788: Death: 1875 (86-87) Immediate Family: Son of Joseph Crook Husband of Elizabeth Crook Father of Dr. Oliver Crook; Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA and Walter. He was a noted western Indian fighter and friend of the Indian He rose to the rank of regular Major General. Crook first went into action with his division at the battle of Dinwiddie Court House. He served in Oregon and northern California, alternately protecting or fighting against several Native American tribes. By 0830, the Sioux and Cheyenne had hotly engaged Crook's Indian allies on the high ground north of the main body. However Crook did not assume command until August 9. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Although he was deep in hostile territory, Crook made no special dispositions for defense. Jenkins, the senior officer, took command. The West Virginia countryside was beautiful that spring, but the mountainous terrain made the march a difficult undertaking. The fresh troops hastened towards the battlefield, where they soon met their compatriots retreating from Cloyd's Mountain. The Southerners gave way, tried to re-form, then broke and retreated up and over the hill towards Dublin. After covering all the escape routes, Crook ordered the charge on the village while intending to view the raid from afar, but his horse got spooked and galloped ahead of Crook's forces toward the village. It is a section of the trail which his troops blazed from Fort Verde to Fort Whipple, and on to Fort Apache through central Arizona. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginia. 191-92; Warner, pp. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf."[4]. Welcome to the Crook Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. General George Crook was sent to the Arizona territory in 1871 to take command of the Department of Arizona during the Apache Indian Campaign. In 1898, Crooks remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery where he was re-interred on November 11th. Juni 1876 am Little Bighorn, Montana) war Oberstleutnant des US-Heeres und Generalmajor des Unionsheeres im Sezessionskrieg.Nach dem Brgerkrieg diente er in den Indianerkriegen.Custer wurde vor allem durch seine Niederlage und seinen Tod in der Schlacht am Little Bighorn bekannt, die Gegenstand . He came with almost twenty years' experience, having graduated from West Point in 1852, fought Indian Wars in Oregon and California, and led Union troops throughout the Civil War. Although Crook's force kept its official designation as the Army of West Virginia,[9] it was often referred to as the VIII Corps. 102-04. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It was named for Brig. At 11 am, he sent Hayes' first brigade and Colonel Horatio G. Sickel's second brigade down the slope to the edge of the meadow, where they were to launch a frontal assault on the Confederates as soon as they heard the sound of White's guns. General Crook died suddenly in Chicago, Illinois on March 21, 1890, while serving as commander of the Division of the Missouri. George Crook in 1880 United States Federal Census view all Immediate Family Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA father Mary Tapscott Crook mother Clara Crook sister Ella Crook sister John W. Crook brother view all George Crook's Timeline We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. John Crook 1789 - 1790. While the fight at Cloyd's Mountain was going on, a train pulled into the Dublin station and disgorged 500 fresh troops of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, which had just defeated Averell at Saltville. The funeral of the lata Maj. Gen. Hrtlliant Military Keeord. Try again. Crook stationed himself with Hayes' brigade, which was to lead the assault. Caon Pintado Historic District, 10 miles (16km) south of Rangely, Colorado, has numerous ancient Fremont culture (0-1300 CE) and Ute petroglyphs, first seen by Europeans in the mid-18th century. He very briefly returned to command the Department of West Virginia until he took command of a cavalry division in the Army of the Potomac during the Appomattox Campaign. The column reached Fayette on May 2, and then passed through Raleigh Court House and Princeton. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. On the night of May 8, the division camped at Shannon's Bridge, Virginia, 10 miles (16km) north of Dublin. Eicher, John H., and Eicher, David J., Civil War High Commands, Stanford University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. Parents. In February 1864, Crook returned to command the Kanawha Division, which was now officially designated the 3rd Division of the Department of West Virginia. Managed by: Private User Last Updated: August 30, 2021 On September 12 Crook's brigade commander, Augustus Moor, was captured and Crook assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division which had been attached to the IX Corps. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. The only man to have trouble with the creek was General Crook. At Dublin he would put the railroad out of business and destroy Confederate military property. Ann Crook 1798 - Unknown. Historians debate whether Crook's pressing on could have prevented the killing of the five companies of the 7th Cavalry Regiment led by George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The only man to have trouble with the creek was General Crook. The Ute adopted the horse in the 1600s. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Crook Mountain, a peak in the Cascade Range, was named for him. Major William White Crook, Morgan Co. MO. Sorry! 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