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William W. Orme

United States general (1832–1866)

PersonDied aged 34humanQ8019817

Also known as William Ward Orme · William Orme

Born: February 17, 1832
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Died: September 13, 1866
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Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Place of death: Bloomington
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military officer

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Brigadier General William Ward Orme (1832-1866) was born in Washington, D.C. in 1832. He moved to Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County, prior to 1860, where he practiced law in the law firm of Swett & Orme. His partner was Leonard Swett. While practicing law in Illinois, he caught the attention of Abraham Lincoln, who called Orme the most promising lawyer in Illinois.

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Sex or gender: male
Military branch: Union Army
Participated in conflict: American Civil War
Given name: William
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Military, police or special rank: general
Allegiance: United States
Family name: Orme
Place of burial: Evergreen Cemetery
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