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Birthdate
William Sherman was born on February 8, 1820 in Lancaster, Ohio. -
Military Academy
William Sherman was fixed an appointment with the United States Military Academy at West Point by Senator Ewing, -
Graduation
In 1840, Sherman graduated as sixth in his class. He then soon started his military career. -
Marriage
Sherman married the daughter of Thonas Ewing, Eleanor Boyle Ewing. -
Resignment
Sherman resigned his commission in 1853 when feeling that the U.S. Army was a dead-end. -
Glory days of the Gold Rush
During the gold rush, Sherman stayed in California as a banker. He then quit in the Panic of 1857. -
Head Master
In Louisiana in 1859, Sherman was head master at a military academy. -
Colonel
Sherman was assigned as colonel in the 13th U.S. Infantry and was also command of a brigade. -
Returning to Service
Sherman returned to service in Missouri and was positioned on rear-echelon commands in December of 1861 -
Fort Donelson
In February of 1862, Sherman supported Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant's capture of Fort Donelson. -
Army of West Tennessee
In the Army of West Tennessee, Sherman was assigned to serve with Grant. -
Confederates Struck
The Confederates struck on April 6, 1862. With reinforcements, Union troops were able to launch a counter attack the following morning. -
Taking over Atlanta
On September 1864, Sherman burned Atlanta to the ground. He then proceeded with 60,000 men his "March to the Sea". -
General Commander
In 1869, Grant became president and Sherman took the position as general commander of the U.S. Army. -
Retirement
Sherman retired from the Army on February 1884 -
Death
On February 14, 1891, Sherman died in New York City. He was then buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis.
