Major General Robert Minty Born in Westport 1831

#OnThisDay 1831 Maj Gen Robert H.G. Minty was born in Westport. He served in the 4th Michigan Cav Reg, the “Sabre Brigade” as Minty was known for leading sabre raids into the enemy ranks. Minty’s unit, 4th Michigan captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis

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