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History of Taneytown, (Carroll County) MarylandOur database does not include an historic photo for Taneytown, (Carroll County) Maryland, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Jacob Gartner Lauman Jacob Gartner Lauman, soldier, was born in Taneytown, Md., Jan. 23, 1813. He removed with his parents to York county, Pa., where he was educated, and in 1844 engaged in business in Burlington, Iowa. He was colonel of the 7th Iowa volunteer regiment in 1861. He was severely wounded at Belmont, Nov. 7, 1861; commanded a brigade in C. F. Smith's division at Fort Donelson, and was promoted brigadier-general of volunteers, March 21, 1862. He commanded the 3d brigade, 4th division, Army of the Tennessee, at the battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862, and the 4th division of the 16th army corps during the Vicksburg campaign. He was relieved of his command by General Sherman, July 16, 1863, and returned to Burlington, Iowa. He was brevetted major-general of volunteers, March 13, 1865. He died in Burlington, Iowa, in February, 1867. |
Maryland Facts: Carroll County Facts: Seat: WestminsterEstablished: 1837 Formed from: Baltimore and Frederick Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: TANEYTOWN, a post-village of Carroll co., Maryland, 71 miles N. W. from Annapolis. Population, 279. Taneytown is situated 154 meters above sea level. |