Biography
of
General Jeremiah Tilford Boyle


Born May 22 1818, Mercer (now Boyle) County KY
Died July 28 1871, Louisville KY
Pre-War Profession Lawyer. War Service November 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 11th Bde/5th Divn at Shiloh, commanded forces in Kentucky, January 1864 relieved from duty, resigned. Post War Career Railroad businessman, land speculator. Notes Was zealous in his administration of Kentucky.

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