List of Famous people named Wager

Here are some famous Wagers:

Wager Swayne

First Name Wager

Last Name Swayne

Born on November 10, 1834

Died on December 18, 1902 (aged 68)

Born in United States of America, Ohio

Wager Swayne was a Union Army colonel during the American Civil War who eventually was appointed as the last major general of volunteers of the Union Army. Swayne received America's highest military decoration the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Second Battle of Corinth. He also was effectively the military governor of Alabama from March 2, 1867 to July 14, 1868 after the passage of the first Reconstruction Act by the U.S. Congress until Alabama was readmitted to the Union. Robert M. Patton remained the nominal governor during this period but as the local army commander, Swayne controlled the State government.

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Wager Townley Allix

First Name Wager

Last Name Allix

Born on March 1, 1825

Died on June 18, 1878 (aged 53)

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