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Ord, Edward Otho Cresap

soldier, was born Oct. 18, 1818, in Cumberland, Md. In 1839 he graduated from the United States Military academy. He served in the Florida war against the Seminole Indians in 1839-42; and during the civil war attained the rank of majorgeneral of volunteers. In the camp and on the march he was exceedingly careful of his soldiers, providing for their comfort, their clothing, and their medical attendance; and he showed equal solicitude for the sick and wounded. He died July 22, 1883, in Havana, Cuba.