Rufus R. Dawes was a military officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He used the middle initial "R" but had no middle name. He was noted for his service in the famed Iron Brigade, particularly during the Battle of Gettysburg. Wikipedia
Born: July 4, 1838, Malta, OH
Died: August 1, 1899 (age 61 years), Marietta, OH
Children: Beman Gates Dawes, Henry M. Dawes, and Charles Gates Dawes
Grandchild: Rufus Fearing Dawes
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Representative (1881–1883)
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