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George Ellsworth
George A. Ellsworth "Morgan's Telegraph Operator", (Memphis Commercial Appeal, July 2, 1897)
Nickname(s)"Lightning"
Bornc. 1843
Canada West
DiedNovember 30, 1899
Antonia Station, near Alexandria, Louisiana
AllegianceCanada
Confederate States of America
Years of service1861–64 (CSA)
RankPrivate
Unit2nd Kentucky Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  • Morgan's Raid

George A. Ellsworth (1843–November 30, 1899),[1] commonly known as "Lightning" Ellsworth, was a Canadian telegrapher who served in the cavalry forces of Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. His use of the telegraph to spread disinformation to the Union forces was declared by The Times as the greatest innovation to come out of the war.

  1. ^ Towne, Stephen E. (December 23, 2012). "The Adventures of Lightning Ellsworth". New York Times.

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