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Belknap was born in Newburgh, New York. He graduated from Princeton University in 1848 and studied law at Georgetown University. In 1851 Belknap was admitted to the bar, moved to Keokuk, Iowa and entered the practice of law. He served in the state legislature from 1857 to 1858.

In 1861 he was commissioned major in the 15th Iowa Infantry and participated in the Civil War battles of ShilohThe Battle of Shiloh was a major battle in the American Civil War, fought in south central Tennessee, 25 miles northeast of Corinth, Mississippi. It took place on April 6 and April 7, 1862. It is also called the Battle of Pittsburg Landing . In March, aft, Corinth , and VicksburgThe Battle of Vicksburg was an American Civil War siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on a well-fortified west-facing cliff on the Mississippi River. The siege lasted from May 18 July 4, 1863. The siege was initiated by the Union Army under General Ulysses S In 1864Events January March January 21 Maori Wars: The Tauranga Campaign starts. February 27 American Civil War: The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia. March 1- Alejandro Mon Menendez takes office as Prime Minist Belknap was promoted to brigadier general and given command of the 4th Division, XVII Corps and participated in General Sherman'sWilliam Tecumseh Sherman ( February 8, 1820 February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, writer, and General for the Union forces in the American Civil War, best known for his capture of Atlanta, Georgia, and his March to the Sea (from Atlanta operations in Georgia and the Carolinas. He was mustered out of service as a major general in 18651865 is a common year starting on Sunday. Events January 31 American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief. February 17 American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina burns as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union forc.

He married and lost his first two wives, Cora LeRoy and Carrie Tomlinson, and married Mrs. John Bower, his second wife's sister. From 18651865 is a common year starting on Sunday. Events January 31 American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief. February 17 American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina burns as Confederate forces flee from advancing Union forc to 18691869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). Events March 1 North German Confederation issues 10 gr and 30gr value stamps, printed on goldbeater's skin May 10 Transcontinental Railroad completed at Promontory, Utah. May 15 Wo Belknap was collector of internal revenue in IowaIowa Flag of Iowa (In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: "The Hawkeye State Other U. States Capital Des Moines Largest City Des Moines Governor Thomas Vilsack Area Total % water Ranked 26th 145,743 km2 0. 71% Population Total ( 2000) Density Ranked 30th. From October 25October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. Events 1415 The army of Henry V of England defeats the French army at the Battle of Agincourt 1662 King Charles II of England sells Dunkirk to 1869 to March 2 1876 he served as Secretary of War.

Belknap recommended that Congress act to fix May 1 as the start of the fiscal year, inaugurated the preparation of historical reports by post commanders and proposed actions to preserve Yellowstone National Park. He was impeached by a unanimous vote of the House of Representatives for allegedly having received money in return for post tradership appointments. He resigned the secretaryship before being brought to trial in March 1876, was tried by the United States Senate, but the vote fell short of the two-thirds required for conviction.

Belknap moved to Philadelphia, then returned to Washington to resume the practice of law. He died in Washington, D.C., on October 13 1890.