John W. Kimball

John White Kimball was an American soldier and politician who served as Massachusetts Auditor. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on February 27, 1828, to Alpheus Kimball, (1792-1859) and Harriet Stone, (1790-1888). Before the American Civil War, Kimball was a scythe manufacturer.

American Civil War service
Kimball served as Lt. Colonel of the 15th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and Colonel of the 53rd Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out of the United States Volunteers on September 2, 1863. On December 3, 1867, President Andrew Johnson nominated Kimball for the award of the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general, United States Volunteers, to rank from March 13, 1865, for gallant and distinguished services in the field during the war, The U.S. Senate confirmed the award on February 14, 1868.

Massachusetts state auditor
Kimball was Massachusetts State Auditor between 1891 and 1901. After the war, he was also United States Pension Agent, postmaster and a legislator.

Death
Kimball died on July 15, 1910 at Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Biography

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