Jacob C. Higgins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Union Army commander
Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1826
Place of Birth: Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jun-1893
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Jacob C. Higgins
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- Higgins (1826–1893) was a native commander of Pennsylvania troops who participated in both major military conflicts of his time, the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.
- Among his Civil War commands, he guided the 125th Pennsylvania Infantry regiment under heavy fire during the 'Bloodiest Day in American History' at the Battle of Antietam and likewise during the 'Second Bloodiest Day of the Civil War,' May 3, 1863, at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
- Following the muster out and return home of the 125th PA, the Gettysburg Campaign sent cavalry under Confederate General John D.
- Imboden to threaten vital railroad resources at Altoona and iron production facilities in the Juniata River watershed; in response, Emergency Militia was organized by Colonel Higgins and minimized this northwestern incursion.
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