Robert C. Schenck
War Hero
American war hero who was a Union Army general in the American Civil War and took part in may battles including the Battle of Cross Keys and Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862.
He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Miami University in 1827.
He published a book on draw poker called Draw. Rules for Playing Poker in 1880.
He married Renelsche W. Smith in 1834 and they had six children.
He was appointed Minister of Brazil by President Millard Fillmore in 1851.