William G. Belknap
US Army soldier (1794–1851) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Goldsmith Belknap (September 7, 1794 – November 10, 1851), a career soldier in the United States Army, was brevetted three times for service in three wars, attained the rank of brigadier general by brevet, and served as commandant of Fort Gibson, Fort Washita, and Fort Smith.
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William G. Belknap | |
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Born | (1794-09-07)September 7, 1794 Newburgh, New York |
Died | November 10, 1851(1851-11-10) (aged 57) Fort Washita |
Spouse(s) | Ann Clark (1801-1858) |
Children | 4 |
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