Full Name: George Brinton McClellen Born: December 3, 1826 Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania North or South: North Other Professions: Duty in Engineers, Mexican War, constructed forts and harbors, instructor at West Point, observer in Crimeon War, saddle designer, resigned US army 1857, railroad executive, Civil engineer, businessman, author, Governor of New Jersey. War Service Highlights: He commanded the Army of the Potomac. Nickname: None Died: October 29, 1885 Place of Death: Orange, New Jersey Interesting Facts: He organized the Army of the Potomac brilliantly, but was reluctant to use it to fight.