George Wood Wingate
George Wood Wingate | |
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Wingate in 1904 | |
| President of the National Rifle Association of America | |
| In office 1886–1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1840 New York City, New York |
| Died | March 22, 1928 (aged 87) Brooklyn, New York |
| Spouse | Susan Prudence Mann |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army New York National Guard |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
George Wood Wingate (July 1, 1840 – March 22, 1928) was an American lawyer, soldier, civil servant and organizer of rifle practice. During the Civil War he served in the New York National Guard which later encouraged him to promote marksmanship skills for American citizens. He was the co-founder, and later president, of the National Rifle Association of America.