Joseph Dana Webster

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Joseph D. Webster
c. 1865
Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of Illinois
In office 1875 - April 12, 1876
Appointed by	Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by	Philip Wadsworth
Succeeded by	F.H. Battershall
Personal details
Born	(1811-08-25)August 25, 1811 Hampton, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died	April 12, 1876(1876-04-12) (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch/service	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1838-54, 1861-65
Rank	Brigadier General Brevet Major General
Battles/wars	Mexican War American Civil War Battle of Belmont Battle of Fort Henry Battle of Fort Donelson Battle of Shiloh Battle of Corinth Siege of Vicksburg Atlanta Campaign March to the Sea Carolinas Campaign

Joseph Dana Webster (August 25, 1811 – April 12, 1876) was an American civil engineer and soldier most noted for administrative services during the American Civil War, where he served as chief of staff to both Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman.