Martin R. Delany Martin R. Delany Born May 6, 1812 Charles Town, Virginia (present-day Charles Town, West Virginia), U.S. Died January 24, 1885(1885-01-24) (aged 72) Wilberforce, Ohio, U.S. Allegiance United States of America Union Service/branch Union Army Years of service 1863–1865 Rank Major Battles/wars American Civil War