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Willis Arnold Gorman (January 12, 1816 – May 20, 1876) was an American lawyer, soldier, politician, and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
May 10, 2023 · On April 30, Colonel Willis A. Gorman, former governor of Minnesota Territory and veteran of the Mexican war, informed Ramsey that “the First Regiment of Minnesota Volunteers has been duly mustered into service of the United States, and are now ready for duty, and await the orders of the Secretary of War.”.
Report of Brig. Gen. Willis A. Gorman, U.S. Army, HDQRS. GERMAN'S BRIG., SEDGWICK'S DIV., SUMNER'S CORPS, Battle-field near Sharpsburg, Md., September 20, 1862. Captain Whittelsey, Assistant Adjutant-General.
When the Civil War broke out, Gorman enlisted in the 1st Minnesota Volunteers, accepting the rank of colonel. His leadership during the Battle of Bull Run led to his promotion to the rank of Brigadier General in October of 1861.
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Gorman was Minnesota's second Territorial Governor (1853-1857). He was St. Paul prosecuting attorney from 1869 to 1875. Gorman was the father of State Representative Richard L. Gorman (HD 27, 1885-1887). Sources: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
During the Civil War, Gorman served as a colonel in the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, before rising to the rank of brigadier general. After the war, he returned to St. Paul to practice law and serve as the city’s prosecuting attorney from 1869 to 1875.
