Full Name: Joseph Hooker Born: November 13, 1814 Place of Birth: Hadley, Massachusetts North or South: He was a northern general. Other Professions: Seminole War, adjutant at West Point, involved in the Mexican War, resigned from the U.S army in 1853, farmer, served in California state militia, Hooker was in the army service, he retired from the army service in 1868 due to invalidity. War Service Highlights: He commanded Army of the Potomac at Chancellorsville. Nickname: None Died: October 31, 1879 Place of Death: Garden City, New York Interesting Facts: He restored his reputation somewhat by his good leadership on Lookout Mountain and in the Atlanta campaign.