This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Martin F. Schmitt, ed., General George Crook: His Autobiography (1946), is the standard account of Crook's life; . In July 1864, he was put in command of the Army of West Virginia, and took part in operations in the Shenandoah Valley. Crook served against the Sioux during the Great Sioux War of 1876-77. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". The Deadliest Indian War in the West; The Snake Conflict, 1864-1868, Caldwell, Idaho: Caxton Press, 2007, pp. I have a family tree for the General Crook family going . Retrieved 2007-07-08. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. [5], Crook was promoted to first lieutenant in 1856, and to captain in 1860. Try again later. [7] It should be noted that the official VIII Corps of the Union Army was led by Lew Wallace during this time and its troops were on duty in Maryland and Northern Virginia. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is nicknamed "Greywolf" in his honor, in a variation of his Apache nickname meaning "Grey Wolf". The army caused heavy casualties for the Paiute in the battle of Tearass Plain. At Dublin he had intercepted an unconfirmed report that General Robert E. Lee had beaten Grant badly in the Wilderness, which led him to consider whether the Confederate commander might not soon move against Crook with a vastly superior force. His photos of Geronimo and the other free Apaches, taken on March 25 and 26, are the only known photographs taken of an American Indian while still at war with the United States. Gen. Cumberland, Md., March 24. Crook first went into action with his division at the battle of Dinwiddie Court House. Accordingly, Crook stopped to rest his men and animals at 0800. After eight months of hard campaigning, Crook had the Apache back on reservations. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Crook City Road passes through there from Whitewood heading toward Deadwood. On 17 June, Crook's column set out at 0600, marching northward along the south fork of Rosebud Creek. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on September 7, 1862. Crook pulled up on the west bank, and a long, ineffective artillery duel ensued. His division was detached from the IX Corps for duty in the Department of the Ohio. There is a problem with your email/password. After the Union Army's defeat at Second Bull Run, Crook and his regiment were attached to the Kanawha Division at the start of the Maryland Campaign. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Major General George Crook (1828 - 1890) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days How do we create a person's profile? Heavily outnumbered, the Crow and Shoshone scouts fell back toward the camp, but their fighting withdrawal gave Crook time to deploy his forces. He obtained the surrender of Geronimo twice by promising to address their grievances, a promise he kept both times. Geronimo and 25 of his followers slipped away during the night; their escape cost Crook his command. Fort Crook (1890 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains, then later as an airfield for the 61st Balloon Company of the Army Air Corp. In February 1865 General Crook was captured by Confederate raiders at Cumberland, Maryland, and held as a prisoner of war in Richmond until exchanged a month later. His troops halted in their marching order. He was assigned command of a division of cavalry in the Army of the Potomac for the Appomattox Campaign, with notable service at Five Forks, Saylers Creek, and the final battle at Appomattox Court House. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. That night, a soldier who sold them whiskey said that his band would be murdered as soon as they crossed the border. Forest Road 300 in the Coconino National Forest is named the "General Crook Trail." This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. These wilderness skills led one of his aides to liken him to Daniel Boone, and more importantly, provided a strong foundation for his abilities to understand, navigate and use Civil War landscapes to Union advantage. Search above to list available cemeteries. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. Crook led his corps in the Valley Campaigns of 1864 at the battles of Opequon (Third Winchester), Fisher's Hill, and Cedar Creek. Failed to remove flower. The soldiers, particularly the mule-riding infantry, seemed fatigued from the early start and the previous day's 35-mile (56km) march. He distinguished himself in several campaigns against the Indians, particularly in the Battles of Powder River, Tongue River, and the Rosebud River. He was replaced by General Nelson Miles, who used 10,000 soldiers and civilian volunteers, and three years, to force Geronimo to surrender. "All things point to early action", the commander of the second brigade, Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes, noted in his diary. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. All the tribes tell the same story. The Cavalry battalions led the column, followed by the battalion of mule-borne foot soldiers, and a provisional company of civilian miners and packers brought up the rear. After the Civil War, Crook was assigned to the 23rd U.S. Infantry, on frontier duty in the Pacific Northwest, and served with distinction through the Indian Wars. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A party dispatched to Deadwood for supplies came across the village of American Horse the Elder on September 9, 1876. George Crook in 1880 United States Federal Census view all Immediate Family Maj. Gen. George R. Crook, USA father Mary Tapscott Crook mother Clara Crook sister Ella Crook sister John W. Crook brother view all George Crook's Timeline As a mark of respect, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Chief Wolf". Crook did not reveal the nature or objective of their mission, but everyone sensed that something important was brewing. Cuicaoo, March ZXMajor-General. [4], The following July, Crook assumed command of a small force called the Army of the Kanawha. The fresh troops hastened towards the battlefield, where they soon met their compatriots retreating from Cloyd's Mountain. Accordingly, Crook stopped to rest his men and animals at 0800. When these actions were accomplished, along with the destruction of the salt works, Crook was to march east and join forces with Major General Franz Sigel, who meanwhile was to be driving south up the Shenandoah Valley. Crook used Indian scouts as troops as well as to spot enemy encampments. Their pace quickened as they neared the other side, but just before the up-slope they came to a waist-deep creek. He graduated in 1852 and served as a second lieutenant in the Fourth United States Infantry. George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees. This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 03:40. Year should not be greater than current year. Although Crook's force kept its official designation as the Army of West Virginia[6] it was often referred to as the VIII Corps. He fought the Lakota at the Battle of the Rosebud. Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in 1852, ranking near the bottom of his class. In 1861, he was made Colonel and commander of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, and was wounded at Louisburg. [12] Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. Chicago, March 21.Mai. With the beginning of the Civil War, he was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.Original data - General Register Office. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Brother of Dr. Oliver Crook and Walter, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crook, George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 March 21, 1890) was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. In 1848, Crook enrolled at West Point. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. His words gave us hope."[21]. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Breaking camp on the morning of May 9, Crook moved his men south to the top of a spur of Cloyd's Mountain. On 17 June, Crook's column set out at 0600, marching northward along the south fork of Rosebud Creek. The next morning the main body set out for their next objective, the New River bridge, a key point on the railroad, a few miles to the east. Breaking camp on the morning of May 9, Crook moved his men south to the top of a spur of Cloyd's Mountain. The combined forces of Jenkins and McCausland amounted to 2,400 men. In 1898, Crook's remains were transported to Arlington National Cemetery where he was reinterred on November 11. Managed by: Private User Last Updated: August 30, 2021 He was in command of the 3rd Brigade in the District of the Kanawha where he was wounded in a small fight at Lewisburg, VA.[3] Crook returned to command of his regiment during the Northern Virginia Campaign. The wagon train would be left at Goose Creek, and the infantry would be mounted on the pack mules. Major William White Crook, Morgan Co. MO. It is a section of the trail which his troops blazed from Fort Verde to Fort Whipple, and on to Fort Apache through central Arizona. Chicago, 111.. March 21.-Maj.-Gen. in a Chicago Hotel. The Ute adopted the horse in the 1600s. Add to your scrapbook. On April 29, 1864, the Kanawha Division marched out of Charleston and headed south. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Crook arrived in Boise City to take command on December 11, 1866. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. "-General's Eventful Career. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results George CROOK (1828 - 1890) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days How do we create a person's profile? Cloyd's Mountain cost the Union army 688 casualties, while the rebels suffered 538 killed, wounded, and captured. list'll as paint is injured by it." Parents. In 1867, he was appointed head of the Department of the Columbia. He dressed in an old canvas hunting outfit and a pith helmet. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Crook impounded the cattle, sold them for $ 1,762.50, and had the money returned to the Mexican ranchers. Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. Historians debate whether Crook's pressing on could have prevented the killing of the five companies of the 7th Cavalry Regiment led by George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. As commander of the Department of the Platte, Crook led the Powder River and Yellowstone expeditions against the Sioux. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Several minutes later, the soldiers heard the sound of intermittent gunfire coming from the bluffs to the north. This browser does not support getting your location. McCausland, without the resources to oppose the Yankees any further, withdrew his battered command to the east. As the soldiers drew them in, Crook had them remount; they defeated the Paiute and recovered some stolen livestock.[13]. The way was narrow and steep, and spring rains slowed the march as tramping feet churned the roads into mud. The site formerly known as Fort Crook is now part of Offutt AFB, Nebraska. By 0830, the Sioux and Cheyenne had hotly engaged Crook's Indian allies on the high ground north of the main body. [5] Along with the title of his department Crook added "Army of West Virginia". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Grant instructed Crook to march his force, the Kanawha Division, against the railroad at Dublin, Virginia, 140 miles (230 km) south of Charleston. Miles replaced Crook in command of the Arizona Territory and brought an end to the Apache Wars. Crook led his brigade at the Battle of South Mountain and near Burnside's Bridge at the Battle of Antietam. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The next morning the main body set out for their next objective, the New River bridge, a key point on the railroad, a few miles to the east. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general on September 7, 1862. Crook was defeated at the Second Battle of Kernstown. He then sent a party eastward to tear up the tracks and burn the ties. Geni requires JavaScript! While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. On 14 June, the column was joined by 261 Shoshone and Crow allies. Philip Sheridans generals of the Civil War. He had blue-gray eyes, wore his fair hair close-cropped and his beard parted at the point of his chin. The reinforcements halted the rout, but Colonel Hayes, although ignorant of the strength of the force now before him, immediately ordered his men to "yell like devils" and rush the enemy. General George Crook was a career United States Army officer, most noted for his distinguished service during the Civil War and the Indian Wars. Crook was originally buried in Oakland, Maryland. Based on intelligence reports, Crook ordered his entire force to prepare for a quick march. After long dreary months of garrison duty, the men were ready for action. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Crook. "General Crook and the Western Frontier", Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2001. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Crook pulled up on the west bank, and a long, ineffective artillery duel ensued. The Crook Walk in Arlington National Cemetery is near George Crook's gravesite. "All things point to early action", the commander of the second brigade, Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes, noted in his diary. Husband of Mary Tapscott Crook By 0830, the Sioux and Cheyenne had hotly engaged Crook's Indian allies on the high ground north of the main body. Twice he captured Geronimo, the chief of the Chiricahua Apaches, with a minimum of soldiers (the first time he used only 50 soldiers and took six months; the second time he used only 24 soldiers and three months). 191-92; Warner, pp. While the fight at Cloyd's Mountain was going on, a train pulled into the Dublin station and disgorged 500 fresh troops of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, which had just defeated Averell at Saltville. George lived in 1881, at address. Major General George Crook Birth 8 September 1828 - Dayton Ohio Death 21 Mar 1890 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Mother Elizabeth Crook Father Thomas Crook Show more Quick access Family tree Records 172 Photos 67 New search Major General George Crook family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Thomas Crook 1788 - 1875 Elizabeth Crook Crook served in Omaha again as the Commander of the Department of the Platte from 1886 to 1888. At 11 am, he sent Hayes' first brigade and Colonel Horatio G. Sickel's second brigade down the slope to the edge of the meadow, where they were to launch a frontal assault on the Confederates as soon as they heard the sound of White's guns. It was named for then Lt. Crook by Captain John W. T. Gardiner, 1st Dragoons, as Crook was recovering there from an injury. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Crook's army was soon absorbed into Philip H. Sheridan's Army of the Shenandoah and for all practical purposes functioned as a corps in that unit. He died suddenly in Chicago in 1890 while serving as commander of the Military Division of the Missouri. CROOK, GEORGE (1828-1890) George Crook was born on September 8, 1828, near Taylorsville, Ohio, to Elizabeth Matthews and Thomas Crook, farmers. President Grover Cleveland placed him in command of the Military Division of the Missouri in 1888. When the Civil War broke out, Crook accepted a commission as Colonel of the 36th Ohio Infantry and led it on duty in western Virginia. [9] Crook had his cavalry approach the Paiute on foot in attack at their winter camp. The slope before them was so steep that the officers had to dismount and descend on foot. Later during the Civil War, it was used for the defense of San Francisco. Crook arrived in Boise City to take command on December 11, 1866. The Yankees rounded up rebel prisoners by the hundreds and seized General Jenkins, who had fallen wounded. The two men were Corydon Eliphalet Cooley and Henry Wood Dodd. The website of Arlington National Cemetery cites a birth date of September 8, 1828. Spouse(s) Mary Sellek 1761 - 1843. Noted for his valor during the Civil War, and for twice capturing the Chiricahua Apache chief, Geronimo, in 1883 and in 1886, during the Indian Wars. General Crook died 21 Mar 1890 in Chicago, Illinois. Thanks for your help! [17], Geronimo, camped on the Mexican side of the border, agreed to Crook's surrender terms. This brigade became the 3rd Brigade, 4th Division, XIV Corps, which he led at the Battle of Hoover's Gap. General George Crookfamily tree Parents Thomas Crook 1788- 1875 Elizabeth Crook 1787- 1844 Wrong General George Crook? A system error has occurred. Before the Union troops lay a precipitous, densely wooded slope with a meadow about 400 yards wide at the bottom. Having accomplished the major part of his mission, destruction of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, Crook turned his men north and after another hard march, reached the Union base at Meadow Bluff, West Virginia. He served in Oregon and northern California, fighting against several Native American tribes. Try again later. Leaving Fort Fetterman on 29 May, the 1,051-man column consisted of 15 companies from the 2d and 3d Cavalry, 5 companies from the 4th and 9th Infantry, 250 mules, and 106 wagons. In two years most of the Apache were on reservations. He then sent a party eastward to tear up the tracks and burn the ties. Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK). He was ordered east and in 1861, with the beginning of the American Civil War, was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.[6]. He was assigned to the Pacific Northwest, where he fought Indians in northern California and southern Oregon and was wounded. He was ordered east and in 1861, with the beginning of the American Civil War, was made colonel of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Miles replaced Crook in 1886 in command of the Arizona Territory and brought an end to the Apache Wars. This account has been disabled. Fort Crook (1890 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains, then later as an airfield for the 61st Balloon Company of the Army Air Corps. Although he was deep in hostile territory, Crook made no special dispositions for defense. After briefly linking up with General Alfred Terry, military commander of the Dakota Territory, Crook embarked on what came to be known as the grueling and poorly provisioned Horsemeat March, upon which the soldiers were reduced to eating their horses and mules. Welcome to the Crook Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Before the Union troops lay a precipitous, densely wooded slope with a meadow about 400 yards wide at the bottom. Crook dispatched the third brigade under Colonel Carr B. Parents. As the soldiers drew them in, Crook had them remount; they defeated the Paiute and recovered some stolen livestock.[10]. General George Crook Crook was successful in bringing all of the Chiricahua Apache back to the reservation except for the wily Geronimo. Following Antietam, General Crook assumed command of the Kanawha Division. Caught in the crossfire, Crook's horse carried the general through the village without being wounded. He served in Oregon and northern California, fighting against several Native American tribes. There was an error deleting this problem. While campaigning in Eastern Oregon during the winter of 1867, Crook's scouts located a Paiute village near the eastern edge of Steens Mountain. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He sent numerous telegrams protesting their arrest to Washington. General Crook was unable to provide leadership as the excitement and exertion had sent him into a faint. The slope before them was so steep that the officers had to dismount and descend on foot. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. The Confederates, now commanded by Colonel McCausland, waited on the east side of the New River to defend the bridge. Collins. For the musician, see, sfn error: no target: CITEREFEicherEicher2001 (, sfn error: no target: CITEREFWarner1964 (, Biography of Herbert Alexander Collins, by Alfred W. Collins, February 1975, 4 pages typed, in the possession of Collins' great-great grand-daughter, D. Dahl of Tacoma, WA, List of American Civil War generals (Union), "Guide to the George Crook Papers 1863-1890", "A real injustice was done to these two old scouts:A VA claim file of an Indian Scout", "Reviews/Film; A Revisionist Portrait Of an Apache Warrior", Guide to the George Crook papers at the University of Oregon, Appletons' Cyclopdia of American Biography, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Crook&oldid=1121028772, American military personnel of the Indian Wars, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. There was a problem getting your location. Nearby and between Deadwood and Sturgis, South Dakota is Crook Mountain, named for him. Crook Peak in Lake County, Oregon, elevation 7,834 feet (2,388m),[22] in the Warner Mountains is named after him. After years of campaigning in the Indian Wars, Crook won steady promotion back up the ranks to the permanent grade of Major General. He spent his last years speaking out against the unjust treatment of his former Indian adversaries. Eicher, John H., and Eicher, David J., Civil War High Commands, Stanford University Press, 2001, ISBN 0-8047-3641-3. After years of campaigning in the Indian Wars, Crook won steady promotion back up the ranks to the permanent grade of Major General, and President Grover Cleveland placed him in command of the "Military Division of the Missouri" in 1888. He was assigned to the Pacific Northwest to us new tactics in this war, which had been waged for several years. The Crow and Shoshone scouts were particularly apprehensive. Within a few minutes General Crook arrived with the rest of the division, and the defenders broke and ran. In February 1864, Crook returned to command the Kanawha Division, which was now officially designated the 3rd Division of the Department of West Virginia. It was named for then Lt. Crook by Captain John W. T. Gardiner, 1st Dragoons, as Crook was recovering there from an injury. During the 1880s, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf.". It was named for Brig. Crook was promoted to first lieutenant in 1856, and to captain in 1860. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginia. While the fight at Cloyd's Mountain was going on, a train pulled into the Dublin station and disgorged 500 fresh troops of General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, which had just diverted Averell away from Saltville. The Ute adopted the horse in the 1600s. Nevertheless he was appointed as a replacement for David Hunter in command of the Department of West Virginia the following day. Failed to delete memorial. While he was there, his portrait was painted by artist Herbert A. On September 12 Crook's brigade commander, Augustus Moor, was captured and Crook assumed command of the 2nd Brigade, Kanawha Division which had been attached to the IX Corps. The army caused heavy casualties for the Paiute in the battle of Tearass Plain. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He and his regiment were part of John Pope's headquarters escort at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Within a few minutes General Crook arrived with the rest of the division, and the defenders broke and ran. The Southerners gave way, tried to re-form, then broke and retreated up and over the hill towards Dublin. "General Crook and the Western Frontier", Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2001. Crook used Indian scouts as troops as well as to spot enemy encampments. George Crook turned forty-three years of age three months after taking command of the Military Department of Arizona on June 4, 1871. They are surrounded on all sides, the game is destroyed or driven away;they are left to starve, and there remains but one thing for them to do fight while they can. George Crook in 1871 England & Wales Census George Crook was born circa 1842, at birth place. On the other side of the meadow, the land rose in another spur of the mountain, and there Jenkins' rebels waited behind hastily erected fortifications. George Crook was an American military leader whose career spanned the era from the American Civil War to the closing of the Western frontier. After the Civil War, Crook took command of the U.S. Army in several areas including Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri and Dakota Territory. The Crow and Shoshone scouts remained alert while the soldiers rested. Crook was portrayed in the 1993 movie Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) by the actor Gene Hackman. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Crazy Horse led a counter-attack against Crook the next day, but was repulsed by Crook's superior numbers. After a long, anxious wait, Hayes at last heard cannon fire off to his left and led his men at a slow double time out onto the meadow and into the rebels' musketry and artillery fire, which Crook called "galling". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Schmitt, Martin F., General George Crook, His Autobiography, University of Oklahoma Press, 1986, ISBN 0-8061-1982-9. (Crook was reportedly furious that the scouts, who had faithfully served the Army, were imprisoned as well and telegrammed numerous protests to Washington. He very briefly returned to command the Department of West Virginia until he took command of a cavalry division in the Army of the Potomac during the Appomattox Campaign. George married Annie Crook. Fort Crook (1891 1946) was an Army Depot in Bellevue, Nebraska, first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains. In places, Crook's engineers had to build bridges across wash-outs before the army could advance. Numerous military references honor him: Fort Crook (1857 1869) was an Army post near Redding, California, used during the Indian Wars, and later for the protection of San Francisco during the Civil War. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. That July Crook assumed command of a small force called the Army of the Kanawha. At the end of the Civil War, George Crook received a brevet as major general in the regular army, but reverted to the permanent rank of major. He died suddenly in Chicago in 1890 while serving as commander of the Division of the Missouri. That same year his home at Fort Omaha, now called the General Crook House and considered part of North Omaha, was completed. He married Mary Tapscott Dailey, from Virginia. On the night of May 8, the division camped at Shannon's Bridge, Virginia, 10 miles (16 km) north of Dublin. Gen. Crook due to his many successful Indian campaigns in the west. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Crook surname. Crook had fought Indians in Oregon before the Civil War. Major General, used in executing this colossal task. Returning to the East in the spring of 1864, Crook led a raid on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and in the Valley Campaign battles of Third Winchester, Fishers Hill, and Cedar Creek, shortly after which he was promoted to Major General. 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