Isaac J. Wistar

Military Person

1827 – 1905

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Who was Isaac J. Wistar?

Isaac Jones Wistar was an American lawyer, miner, farmer, soldier, and author. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, in which he was wounded twice, and was noted for his criticized performance during the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign. After the conflict Wistar became a distinguished penologist and a writer.

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Born
Nov 14, 1827
Philadelphia
Also known as
  • Isaac Wistar
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Sep 18, 1905
Claymont
Resting place
Laurel Hill Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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