Adams, Charles Francis Jr.

1835 - He was born on the 27th of May.

1856 - After graduating from Harvard University, he served on the Union side in the American Civil War,

                  serving initially as a captain in a Massachusetts cavalry regiment.

        - He fought with distinction during the Gettysburg Campaign, where his company was heavily engaged at

                the Battle of Aldie.

1865 - He received the brevet rank of brigader-general in the Regular Army.

1884 - He was president of the Union Pacific Railroad for six yaers.

1915 - He died on the 20th of May.