Biography of Col. Granville O. Haller
Colonel Granville O. Haller was born on January 31, 1819, in York, Pennsylvania. Following a military career that began at West Point, he served in significant engagements, including the Florida War and the Mexican-American War, earning promotions due to his bravery. He later commanded forces during various Indian conflicts in the Pacific Northwest. Despite facing dismissal in 1863 for alleged disloyalty, he was later rehabilitated and achieved the rank of colonel before retiring in 1882. Haller subsequently contributed to local development in Washington Territory.