John E. Wool

Major General John Wool
Daguerreotype of General John E. Wool by Southworth & Hawes
Born	February 20,[1] 1784 Newburgh, New York
Died	November 10, 1869(1869-11-10) (aged 85) Troy, New York
Place of burial	Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, New York
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service/branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1812–1863
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Department of the East Department of the Pacific Department of Virginia VIII Corps
Battles/wars	War of 1812 Mexican–American War Battle of Buena Vista Rogue River Indian War American Civil War

John Ellis Wool (February 20,^[1] 1784 – November 10, 1869) was an officer in the United States Army during three consecutive U.S. wars: the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He also participated in the Rogue River Indian War and the Trail of Tears ethnic cleansing of Native Americans. By the time of the Mexican-American War, he was widely considered one of the most capable officers in the army and a superb organizer.

He was one of the four general officers of the United States Army in 1861, and was the one who had the most service. When the war began, Wool, age 77 and a brigadier general for 20 years, commanded the Department of the East. He was the oldest general on either side of the war.