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Also Known As James Birdseye McPherson
Born November 14, 1828 • Ohio
Died July 22, 1864 (aged 35) • near Atlanta • Georgia
Role In American Civil War • Atlanta Campaign • Battle of Atlanta • Vicksburg Campaign

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