Historedia
Person

Edward Canby

Events
4
Episodes
6
Years
1862–1873

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Edward Canby, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Glorieta Pass ends the Confederate invasion of New Mexico Territory

    1862

    Role: Union General

    1. February 1862 · New Mexico TerritoryBattle of Valverde

      Confederate forces under Sibley defeated Canby's troops in February 1862, an early setback for the Union in the New Mexico campaign.

    2. March 26–28, 1862 · Northern New Mexico TerritoryBattle of Glorieta Pass

      Union forces defeated Confederate troops in northern New Mexico Territory, ending the Confederate invasion and forcing Sibley's retreat.

  2. Battle of Valverde

    1862

    Role: Union Colonel

    1. February 20–21, 1862 · Valverde FordBattle of Valverde

      Confederate forces defeated Union troops near Valverde Ford in New Mexico Territory on February 20–21, 1862.

  3. Modoc War: First Battle of the Stronghold

    1873

    Role: Major General, US Army

    1. 17 January 1873 · Captain Jack's StrongholdFirst Battle of the Stronghold

      US Army forces under Lieutenant Colonel Frank Wheaton attempted to dislodge Modoc fighters from the Stronghold in the Lava Beds on January 17, 1873.

  4. Modoc War: Second Battle of the Stronghold and capture of Captain Jack

    1873

    Role: Major General

    1. April 15-17, 1873 · Captain Jack's StrongholdSecond Battle of the Stronghold

      US forces attacked the Modoc stronghold in April 1873, forcing abandonment but failing to capture the band.

    2. June 1873 · Tule LakeCapture of Captain Jack

      Kintpuash was captured at Tule Lake in June 1873, ending the Modoc War.

Sources

  1. Edward Canby Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. New Mexico campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. First Battle of the Stronghold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  4. Modoc War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  5. Second Battle of the Stronghold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22