William H. Seward Jr.
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This article is about the Civil War Brigadier General. For his father, the Governor of New York, see William H. Seward.
William Henry Seward Jr. (June 18, 1839 – April 29, 1920) was an American banker and brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was the youngest son of William H. Seward, the United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
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William H. Seward Jr. | |
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Personal details | |
Born | William Henry Seward Jr. (1839-06-18)June 18, 1839 Auburn, New York |
Died | April 29, 1920(1920-04-29) (aged 80) Auburn, New York |
Resting place | Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, New York |
Spouse | Janet MacNeil Watson |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | William H. Seward Frances Adeline Miller |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 9th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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