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About Brev. Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Jesup ( "Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps")
Info added per DAR's "Lineage Book of the Charter Members" by Mary S Lockwood and published 1895
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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10550707
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Jesup
Brigadier General Thomas Sidney Jesup, USA (December 16, 1788 – June 10, 1860) was an American military officer known as the "Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps". He was born in Berkeley County, West Virginia. He began his military career in 1808, and served in the War of 1812, seeing action in the battles of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane in 1814, where he was wounded. He was appointed temporary Adjutant General and Quartermaster General on May 8, 1818 by President James Monroe.
In 1836, while Jesup was still officially Quartermaster General, President Jackson detached him first to deal with the Creek tribe in Georgia and Alabama, and then to assume command of all U.S. troops in Florida during the Second Seminole War (1837–1842). His actions in violating truces to capture Seminole leaders, such as Osceola, provoked controversy. At the conclusion of the hostilities, Jesup returned to his official post.
During the Mexican-American War, Jesup traveled from his headquarters in Washington, D.C. to oversee the supplying of troops in Mexico. He served as Quartermaster General for 42 years, holding the record for the longest continual service in the same position in U.S. military history. He died in office in Washington, D.C. at age 72.
Legacy and honors
Jesup, Georgia, Lake Jesup, Florida, and Fort Jesup, Louisiana were named in his honor.
1976, Jesup was inducted into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame.
United States Army Quartermaster General. He started his distinguished military career in 1808 as a 2nd Lieutenant of the 7th Infantry and was a Major of the 19th Infantry in the War of 1812. He was promoted successively to Lieutenant Colonel arid Colonel for gallantry in action at the Battles of Chippewa and Niagara in 1814. On May 8, 1818, President Jackson appointed him temporary Adjutant General and Quartermaster General. For his duty and faithful service he was brevetted Major General on May 8, 1828. Known as the Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps, he held the post as the 12th Quartermaster General for forty-two years and died while in office at age 72. Originally interred at Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C., his remains were relocated to their current location in 1862. General Jesup was the first inductee into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame, charter year 1986.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Aug 7 2020, 14:24:54 UTC
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Brev. Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Jesup ( "Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps")'s Timeline
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December 16, 1788
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Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
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| 1823 |
April 17, 1823
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Kentucky, USA
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December 7, 1825
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District of Columbia, USA
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1827
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June 10, 1860
Age 71
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Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
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Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
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