Henry Brewerton
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| Henry Brewerton | |
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| September 25, 1801 – April 17, 1879 (aged 77) | |
 Henry Brewerton |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Superintendent, USMA |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Henry Brewerton (September 25, 1801 – April 17, 1879) was a career engineering officer in the U.S. Army, serving as the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy and then as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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[edit] Early life and career
Henry Brewerton was born in New York City, New York, lost his parents at a very early age, but under guardianship of Daniel D. Tompkins entered the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York finally graduating 5th in the 1819 class of 29,[1] not yet 18 years old.[2] After a brief tour at Rouses Point helping to survey and establish the 45th parallel along the United States and Canada border, Brewerton taught engineering at the academy, worked as an engineer on seacoast defenses and on the National Road in Ohio. He returned to West Point as superintendent of the military academy in 1845. Replaced in 1852 by Robert E. Lee,[3] Brewerton was promoted to major of engineers in 1856 after almost 30 years in the rank of captain.
[edit] Civil War
At the outset of the conflict Brewerton was on an extended tour of Western Europe, Greece, Palestine, and Egypt, escorted by Zealous B. Tower. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army in August 1861, Brewerton was thereafter superintending engineer of the fortifications and improvements of Baltimore harbor, Fort Monroe and Hampton Roads. Breveted brigadier general of engineers at war's close, Brewerton retired after over 45 years active service in 1867, and spent his last years in Delaware.
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[edit] External links
- Brevet Brigadier General Henry Brewerton; United States Military Academy Association of Graduates' Annual Report of 1879, written by Zealous Bates Tower, published at SUVCW Camp No. 21 (Commodore Joel Abbot camp) website
- Boatner, Mark Mayo, III. The Civil War Dictionary. New York: McKay, 1959; revised 1988. ISBN 0-8129-1726-X.
| Preceded by Richard Delafield |
Superintendents of the United States Military Academy 1845 - 1852 |
Succeeded by Robert E. Lee |
