Edward
Ord
was born in 1818. He joined the United States
Army and saw action in the Seminole War and the Indian Wars. Ord
also served under Robert E. Lee during
the suppression of John Brown at Harper's
Ferry.
On the outbreak of the American Civil War
Ord was involved in the defence of Washington
before joining the Army of Tennessee. Promoted to the rank of major
general he commanded the 2nd Division at Corinth. Seriously wounded
at Hatchie he returned to duty during the Vicksburg
campaign.
In March, 1867, Congress passed the first Reconstruction
Act. The South was now divided into five military districts, each
under a major general. President Andrew
Johnson appointed Ord as military governor of Arkansas and Mississippi.
Edward Ord retired in 1880 and died in 1883.
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