Benjamin Mayberry Prentiss (November 23, 1819–February 8, 1901) was an American soldier and politician. He fought in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, rising to the rank of general. He fought at the Battle of Shiloh and was captured along with 2,200 other Union soldiers. He was considered a hero, having held the Confederate States Army at bay, allowing General Ulysses S Grant to continue moving further south. November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Mexican-American War was a war fought between the United States and Mexico between 1846 and 1848. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... General is a military rank, in most nations the highest rank, although some nations have the higher rank of Field Marshal. ... Battle of Shiloh Conflict American Civil War Date April 6-7, 1862 Place Hardin County, Tennessee Result Union victory The Battle of Shiloh, also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, was a major battle in the American Civil War, fought April 6–7, 1862, in southwestern Tennessee. ... The Union Army refers to the United States Army during the American Civil War. ... Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February, 1861, to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when seven southern states seceded from the United States (with four more to follow). ... Ulysses Simpson Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was an American Civil War General and the 18th (1869–1877) President of the United States. ...

Prentiss was born in Belleville, Virginia, a direct descendant of Valentine Prentiss who emigrated from England in 1620. His early childhood was spent in Virginia until his family moved near Hannibal, Missouri, eventually moving on to to Quincy, Illinois, where he made his home until 1879. In his early life, Prentiss was a rope-maker and served as an auctioneer. State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... Events September 6 - English emigrants on the Mayflower depart from Plymouth, England for the future New England and arrive at the end of the year. ... Hannibal is a city located in Marion and Ralls County, Missouri. ... Quincy, known as the Gem City, is a city located in Adams County, Illinois. ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

On March 29, 1838, he married Margaret Ann Lodousky; they had seven children before she died in 1860. In 1962, he married Mary Worthington Whitney, who bore him five more children. March 29 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Prentiss ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1860. After the Civil War, he became a lawyer and was later appointed to postmaster by President Benjamin Harrison and was re-appointed by President William McKinley. He was a leader in the Republican party of Missouri. A congress is a gathering of people, especially a gathering for a political purpose. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... A lawyer is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law (and in other forms of dispute resolution). ... If you are looking for different meanings of this word, see Postmaster (disambiguation) A postmaster is a term used in post offices to denote the head or master of the office. ... Seal of the President of the United States The President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. ... This article is about the President. ... William McKinley (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th President of the United States, from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. ... Republican Party is a name used by many political parties. ... Missouri, named after the Missouri Siouan Indian tribe meaning canoe, is a Midwestern state of the United States with Jefferson City as its capital. ...