Grant, Ulysses Simpson. Born in 1822. American general and statesman. Entered the army in 1843, and served with distinction in the Texas campaign of 1845. In 1848 he married, and in 1854 resigned his commission. During the Civil War he captured Fort Henry (February, 1862) and Fort Donelson. Won the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7. Defeated Price at Iuka, September 19, and for his capture of Vicksburg in July, 1863, was made major-general. He further distinguished himself by the relief of Chattanooga in November, and was voted a gold medal for his services. In March, 1866, he was named general of the armies of the United States, and in 1868 became president, being reelected in 1872. He successively superintended the pacification of the Southern States, the restoration of the finances, and the disbanding of the army, and he obtained from England the payment of the Alabama claims. On his retirement from office, he made a tour round the world. Having lost his moderate fortune in an unfortunate speculation, he wrote an account of his life, which to some extent financially relieved him. Ulysses S. Grant died in 1885.

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