This ca. 1861 tintype depicts Benjamin W. Grover, a prominent early citizen of Warrensburg, Missouri. After a career with the railroad, Grover served in the 27th Missouri Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, and died October 30, 1861 from wounds received in the first Battle of Lexington. Grover is believed to have been a friend of General Grant; the coat he is wearing in the photograph may have been given to him by Grant.

Picturing the War
Battle for Missouri, 1861-1865 -- Military History of Missouri and Kansas
Missouri military units (Union)
Battle of Hemp Bales / Battle of Lexington

Johnson County, Missouri
Lexington, Missouri
Lafayette County, Missouri

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Johnson County Missouri Historical Society

Grover

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