The Resume

(September 9, 1817-August 1, 1892)
Fought in the Mexican War
Fought in the Civil War
Was Judge of Mercer County

Why he might be annoying:

At Mills Springs, he shot Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer when the General rode up to him and saluted, having mistaken his unit for fellow Confederates.
Confederates considered this an act of murder as Zollicoffer was not attacking.
What kind of name is Speed?
He arrived late to the Battle of Shiloh.
General Don Carlos Buell described his performance in battle as 'inefficient.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He fought against a state which supported slavery.
He was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church.
He was a major force in recruiting Union soldiers.
He received praise for his efforts at the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican War.

Credit: Fandango

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Bears
• Fandango/Zoidberg/New Zealand History X's Profiles [Series 3]
• Generals and Admirals
• I am a Kentuckian
• I Took a Bullet
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing Military Garb
• Profiles 17751-18000 (Ranked: 17912)
• Served in the American Civil War [1861-65]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 31 Votes: 70.97% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 78 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 159 Votes: 61.01% Annoying