Stephen G. Burbridge
General
Stephen Gano Burbridge, also known as "Butcher" Burbridge or the "Butcher of Kentucky", was a controversial Union general during the American Civil War. In June 1864 he was given command over the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where guerrillas had... Wikipedia
Born: August 19, 1831, Georgetown, KY
Died: December 2, 1894 (age 63 years), Brooklyn, New York, NY
Education: Georgetown College and Kentucky Military Institute
Nickname(s): "Butcher" Burbridge, "Butcher of Kentucky"