Rosecrans, William Starke. American general. Born at Kingston, OH, 1819. Trained as an engineer, Rosecrans had settled down to coal-mining when the Civil War broke out. Joined the army in 1861, and rapidly came to the front. Highly distinguished himself during the campaigns of 1862-63, winning battles at Iuka, Corinth, and Stone River; but defeated at Chicamauga, he lost his command. Reinstated in 1864, Rosecrans drove Price out of Missouri. Was minister to Mexico, a member of Congress, and 1885-1893 registrar of the United States Treasury. Died near Los Angeles, CA , 1898.

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