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William Tecumseh Sherman who was also known as General Sherman (born on 8 February, 1820 in Lancaster-Ohio) that is nearby Hocking River shore. By profession, his father was a lawyer and worked at Ohio Supreme Court. At the age of nine, his father died. A family friend raised him.
When he was 16 years old, Ewing appointed him as a cadet in U.S military academy at the West Point. After his graduation, he entered into the army as second lieutenant in 1840. Sherman was promoted to Captain due to his services. He was not only an American soldier, but also a businessman, an author and an educator. He served as Military General in American Civil War, from the year 1861-1865. He was known for his military strategies. His strategy was advancing and for this quality he was declared as the "First modern Military General".