Arthur Ducat
1830–1896 (age 66)
Union general and insurance executive
Biography
Arthur Ducat was born in 1830 and answered the call to serve during the Civil War, rising to the rank of Union general after distinguishing himself in Illinois volunteer units. He carried forward the discipline and resolve of military service into civilian life, grounding his leadership in principles of duty and care for his fellow citizens.
After the war he turned his attention to the insurance industry, helping to build institutions that protected families while also remaining engaged in civic causes. Ducat’s steady hand and thoughtful counsel left a mark on both the nation’s veterans and the burgeoning business community.