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	[[Image:10thiowareunion.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Iowa in the Civil War. IaGenWeb Project.]]Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (Pittsburg, PA, February 17, 1837--New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)		[[Image:10thiowareunion.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Iowa in the Civil War. IaGenWeb Project.]]Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (Pittsburg, PA, February 17, 1837--New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)

	In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry~~, and~~ Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)		In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry; Herron was appointed its captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)

	[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. ~~Herron~~ was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured. (4)		[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. He was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed and he was captured. (4)

	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (5) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (6)		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (5) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (6)
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	Following the war, Herron practiced law in New Orleans. He held the position of U.S. Marshal from 1867-69 and served as Secretary of State for Louisiana in 1872-73 before moving to New York City, where he practiced law until his death. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island, NY. A bronze bust of Herron has stood at Vicksburg National Military Park since 1914. (11)		Following the war, Herron practiced law in New Orleans. He held the position of U.S. Marshal from 1867-69 and served as Secretary of State for Louisiana in 1872-73 before moving to New York City, where he practiced law until his death. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island, NY. A bronze bust of Herron has stood at Vicksburg National Military Park since 1914. (11)

	[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron ~~where~~ first cousins. (12)		[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron were first cousins. (12)

	The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and ~~had~~ George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (13)		The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and raised George Jr. (III); (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833); and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle--Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (13)

	Francis J. Herron ~~also had a~~ brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. ~~And besides~~ Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who		Francis J. Herron's brother, David R. Herron, was the Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. Besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who served on his staff. (14)
	served on his staff. (14)

	It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (15)		It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (15)

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	[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (Pittsburg, PA, February 17, 1837--New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)		[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|
			[[Image:10thiowareunion.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Iowa in the Civil War. IaGenWeb Project.]]Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (Pittsburg, PA, February 17, 1837--New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)

	In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)		In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)
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	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (5) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (6)		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (5) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (6)

	By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. Herron ~~serves~~ with distinction commanding “Herron’s Division." (7) As the war ~~ends~~, he ~~commands~~ the District of Northern Louisiana. (8) After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (9) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (10)		By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. Herron served with distinction commanding “Herron’s Division." (7) As the war ended, he commanded the District of Northern Louisiana. (8) After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (9) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (10)

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].

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	[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)		[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (Pittsburg, PA, February 17, 1837--New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)

	In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)		In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)

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	[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (1)		[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (2)

	In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (2)		In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (3)

	[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured. (3)		[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured. (4)

	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (4) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (5)		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (5) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (6)

	By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. Herron serves with distinction commanding “Herron’s Division." (6) As the war ends, he commands the District of Northern Louisiana. (7) After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (8) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (9)		By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. Herron serves with distinction commanding “Herron’s Division." (7) As the war ends, he commands the District of Northern Louisiana. (8) After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (9) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (10)

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].

	Following the war, Herron practiced law in New Orleans. He held the position of U.S. Marshal from 1867-69 and served as Secretary of State for Louisiana in 1872-73 before moving to New York City, where he practiced law until his death. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island, NY. A bronze bust of Herron has stood at Vicksburg National Military Park since 1914. (10)		Following the war, Herron practiced law in New Orleans. He held the position of U.S. Marshal from 1867-69 and served as Secretary of State for Louisiana in 1872-73 before moving to New York City, where he practiced law until his death. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island, NY. A bronze bust of Herron has stood at Vicksburg National Military Park since 1914. (11)

	[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins. (11)		[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins. (12)

	The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (12)		The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (13)

	Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who		Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who
	served on his staff. (13)		served on his staff. (14)

	It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (14)		It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (15)

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	9. "Francis J. Herron."		9. "Francis J. Herron."

	10. "~~General Herron," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', January 30, 1864, p~~. 4. ~~Online: https://news~~.~~google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		10. "Lt. Col. Francis J. Herron"

	11. ~~Geneology research by John Pregler~~		11. "General Herron," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', January 30, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	12. ~~Ibid.~~		12. Geneology research by John Pregler

	13. Ibid.		13. Ibid.

	14. Ibid.		14. Ibid.

			15. Ibid.

	http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HERRON/2005-12/1135815989		http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HERRON/2005-12/1135815989

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	[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk. In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (1)		[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk with Herron and Brothers Bank in Pittsburgh. (1) In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (1)

	In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (2)		In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (2)
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	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (4) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (5)		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (4) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (5)

	By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (6) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (7)		By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. Herron serves with distinction commanding “Herron’s Division." (6) As the war ends, he commands the District of Northern Louisiana. (7) After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (8) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (9)

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].

	~~[[SHIRAS~~, ~~Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J~~. ~~Herron were second cousins~~. ~~Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza~~ and ~~Francis J~~. Herron ~~where first cousins~~. (8)		Following the war, Herron practiced law in New Orleans. He held the position of U.S. Marshal from 1867-69 and served as Secretary of State for Louisiana in 1872-73 before moving to New York City, where he practiced law until his death. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island, NY. A bronze bust of Herron has stood at Vicksburg National Military Park since 1914. (10)

	The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (9)		[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins. (11)

			The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (12)

	Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who		Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who
	served on his staff. (10)		served on his staff. (13)

	It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (11)		It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (14)

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	1. "Francis J. Herron," ~~Civil War Trust~~, Online: http://www.~~civilwar~~.org/~~education~~/~~history~~/~~biographies~~/~~francis~~-j-herron.~~html~~		1. "Lt. Col. Francis Jay Herron," Iowa Medal of Honor Heroes, Online: http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/exhibits/medal-of-honor/sf-01-herron-cw/index.htm

	2. ~~Ibid~~.		2. "Francis J. Herron," Civil War Trust, Online: http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/biographies/francis-j-herron.html

	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.
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	4. Ibid.		4. Ibid.

	5. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934		5. Trans-Mississippi Theater/Photo Archive. Online: http://ozarkscivilwar.org/photographs/herron-francis-j/

			6. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934

			7. "Lt. Col. Francis Jay Herron,"

			8. Ibid.

	6. "Francis J. Herron."		9. "Francis J. Herron."

	7. "General Herron," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', January 30, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		10. "General Herron," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', January 30, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	8. Geneology research by John Pregler		11. Geneology research by John Pregler

	9. Ibid.		12. Ibid.

	10. Ibid.		13. Ibid.

	11. Ibid.		14. Ibid.

	http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HERRON/2005-12/1135815989		http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HERRON/2005-12/1135815989

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	[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron ~~came~~ to Dubuque ~~in 1855 at the age of eighteen and with his brother~~ opened a bank.		[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron briefly attended the Western University of Pennsylvania, but left to become a bank clerk. In 1855, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he opened a bank with his brothers. (1)

	[[~~Image:fjherron~~.~~jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald~~, ~~April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]~~Herron ~~joined the Union Army in 1861~~ and ~~received~~ his ~~commendation~~ for ~~action on May 7, 1862~~, ~~during~~ the ~~Battle~~ of ~~Pea Ridge~~, ~~Arkansas.~~ Herron was ~~cited for gallantly leading his men~~ in ~~battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed~~, and ~~he was captured~~.		In 1859, Herron formed a militia group called the [[GOVERNOR'S GREYS]] and offered the services of his unit to President-elect Abraham Lincoln. Although they were turned down, Herron and his men had the distinction of being the first troops to volunteer for the Civil War. In April 1861, the Governor’s Greys became part of the 1st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and Herron was appointed as captain. The regiment saw service in Missouri, fighting with General Nathaniel Lyon’s troops in the battles of Boonville and Wilson’s Creek. (2)

	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. ~~His~~ distinguished ~~duty~~ at the ~~battle~~ of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the ~~last great battle fought west~~ of the ~~[[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]]~~, in ~~1862 earned him promotion~~ to ~~major general when he was only twenty-five years old~~. (1) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (2)		[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured. (3)

			Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. Herron was made commander of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the Army of the Frontier in Missouri, and in December of 1862, he further distinguished himself by coming to the aid of General James G. Blunt’s forces at the Battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Herron and his men made a forced march of over 100 miles in three days to attack Confederate General Thomas C. Hindman’s troops and force them into a retreat. (4) For his quick and decisive actions, Herron was promoted to major general, becoming the youngest man to hold that rank at that time in the war. (5)

			By June of 1863, the Army of the Frontier was dismantled, and Herron led his division to join General Ulysses S. Grant in the siege of Vicksburg. After the fall of Vicksburg, Herron was one of three generals chosen to accept the formal surrender on July 4, 1863. (6) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (7)

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].

	[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins.		[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins. (8)

	The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr.		The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr. (9)

	Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who		Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who
	served on his staff.		served on his staff. (10)

	It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque.		It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.\|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque. (11)

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	Source:		Source:

	1. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934		1. "Francis J. Herron," Civil War Trust, Online: http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/biographies/francis-j-herron.html

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

			5. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934

			6. "Francis J. Herron."

			7. "General Herron," ''Dubuque Democratic Herald'', January 30, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			8. Geneology research by John Pregler

			9. Ibid.

	2. ~~"General Herron," Dubuque Democratic Herald, January 30, 1864, p~~. ~~4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		10. Ibid.

	3. ~~Geneology research by John Pregler~~		11. Ibid.

	http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HERRON/2005-12/1135815989		http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HERRON/2005-12/1135815989

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	[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron joined the Union Army in 1861 and received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured.		[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron joined the Union Army in 1861 and received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured.

	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. His distinguished duty at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the last great battle fought west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], in 1862 earned him promotion to major general when he was only twenty-five years old. (1)		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. His distinguished duty at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the last great battle fought west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], in 1862 earned him promotion to major general when he was only twenty-five years old. (1) In 1864 he was appointed to the command of the District of the Frontier along the Rio Grande, River. (2)

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].
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	[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins.		[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins.

	The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from		The Shiras and Herron brothers all came to Dubuque around 1855 from the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J. Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J. Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J. Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr.
	the Pittsburgh area. George Shiras II (b.1806) married Elizabeth Perry
	Herron and had George Jr. (III) (b. 1832), Oliver Perry (b. 1833) and
	Francis Herron Shiras. Eliza Herron's (b.1809) father was Francis J.
	Herron's (b. 1837) uncle Rev. Francis Herron (b. 1774). Francis J.
	Herron's father was Francis Herron's brother and Francis J. Herron's
	uncle John Herron Jr. (b. 1792). Elizabeth Herron Shiras and Francis J.
	Herron's grandfather was also named John Herron Sr.

	Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the		Francis J. Herron also had a brother, David R. Herron, Lieutenant in the 3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery, organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who
	3rd Iowa Light Artillery Battery, also known as the Dubuque Battery,
	organized in Dubuque. And besides Oliver P. Shiras serving as aid de
	camp to Br. Gen. Francis J. Herron during the Civil War, Herron had a
	nephew, James A. Herron, son of brother William A. Herron (b. 1821), who
	served on his staff.		served on his staff.

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	1. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934		1. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934

	2. ~~Bridges~~, ~~Richard G~~.		2. "General Herron," Dubuque Democratic Herald, January 30, 1864, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18640130&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. Geneology research by John Pregler		3. Geneology research by John Pregler

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 It should also be noted U.S. Supreme Court Justice [[SHIRAS, George Jr.|George SHIRAS, Jr.]] married Dubuque born Lillie E. Kennedy (b. 1842) daughter of Robert T. Kennedy (b. 1819). It appears Robert T. Kennedy and several of his children are buried in Dubuque.
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	[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron joined the Union Army in 1861 and received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured.		[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron joined the Union Army in 1861 and received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured.

	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. His distinguished duty at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in 1862 earned him promotion to major general when he was only twenty-five years old.		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. His distinguished duty at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the last great battle fought west of the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]], in 1862 earned him promotion to major general when he was only twenty-five years old. (1)

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].

	~~Information provided by Richard G. Bridges.~~

	[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins.		[[SHIRAS, Oliver Perry\|Oliver Perry SHIRAS]], George Shiras and Francis J. Herron were second cousins. Oliver & George Shiras's mother Eliza and Francis J. Herron where first cousins.
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			---

			Source:

			1. Moeller, Hubert L. "Iowa Generals in the Civil War," ''The Des Moines Register'', February 19, 1934

			2. Bridges, Richard G.

			3. Geneology research by John Pregler


	~~Geneology research by John Pregler~~
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	[[Category: Military]]		[[Category: Military]]
	[[Category: Walk of Honor]]		[[Category: Walk of Honor]]

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	[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron came to Dubuque in 1855 at the age of eighteen and with his brother opened a bank.		[[Image:herron.gif\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Francis J. Herron]]HERRON, Francis J. (February 17, 1837-New York, Jan. 8, 1902). [[MEDAL OF HONOR]] recipient, Lieutenant Colonel, 9th Iowa Infantry. One of Dubuque's two Medal of Honor recipients in the [[CIVIL WAR]], Herron came to Dubuque in 1855 at the age of eighteen and with his brother opened a bank.

	Herron joined the Union Army in 1861 and received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured.		[[Image:fjherron.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Dubuque Herald, April 30, 1861. Image courtesy: Diane Harris]]Herron joined the Union Army in 1861 and received his commendation for action on May 7, 1862, during the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Herron was cited for gallantly leading his men in battle until he was disabled when his horse was killed, and he was captured.

	Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. His distinguished duty at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in 1862 earned him promotion to major general when he was only twenty-five years old.		Herron was later exchanged for a Confederate officer and was promoted from lieutenant colonel to brigadier general. He continued his service to the Union for the remainder of the Civil War. His distinguished duty at the battle of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in 1862 earned him promotion to major general when he was only twenty-five years old.

	In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George ~~Washington~~\|George ~~Washington~~ HEALEY]].		In the early 1890s Dubuque residents were angered when plans for a proposed soldiers and sailors monument on the Statehouse grounds in Des Moines did not include his likeness. See: [[HEALEY, George W.\|George W. HEALEY]].

	Information provided by Richard G. Bridges.		Information provided by Richard G. Bridges.