10 Facts About Daniel Ullman

Daniel Ullman, spelled Ullmann, was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Daniel Ullman served as a Union Army general in the American Civil War, raising and leading colored troops.

In late 1856 Daniel Ullman moved into a boarding house that was run by Mrs Emma Augusta Cunningham at 31 Bond Street in Manhattan.

Daniel Ullman probably saw two of his fellow lodgers, Dr Harvey Burdell and Mr John Eckel.

Daniel Ullman claimed she married him, and would later try to pass off a hired baby as her own by him.

The Coroner's Court was presided over by Coroner Edward Connory, an Irish immigrant who enjoyed teasing Mr Daniel Ullman, who was good natured enough to return the banter.

Daniel Ullman later approached President Abraham Lincoln about the possibility of enlisting African Americans as soldiers.

Daniel Ullman now commanded a brigade made up of those colored infantry regiments and a regiment of colored engineers.

Daniel Ullman led his men into the Siege of Port Hudson, where they suffered heavy casualties.

Daniel Ullman was mustered out in August 1865 and was made a Brevet Major General for his war service.