Silas Casey

Silas Casey (July 12, 1807 – January 22, 1882) was a career United States Army officer who rose to the rank of Major General during the American Civil War. Born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1826 (39th out of 41). He fought in the Second Seminole War under William J. Worth from 1837-1842. During the Mexican-American War he fought at the Battle of Contreras and Battle of Churubusco, and was... more

Silas Casey (July 12, 1807 – January 22, 1882) was a career United States Army officer who rose to the rank of Major General during the American Civil War. Born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1826 (39th out of 41). He fought in the Second Seminole War under William J. Worth from 1837-1842. During the Mexican-American War he fought at the Battle of Contreras and Battle of Churubusco, and was brevetted major on August 20, 1847 for gallant conduct. He then fought in the Battle of Molino del Rey and was severely wounded during the Battle of Chapultepec on September 13, 1847. After the Mexican-American war he performed frontier duties and escorted topographical parties, including a trip to California around Cape Horn in 1849. He commanded at Camp Picket during the Pig War on San Juan Island from August 10 to October 18, 1859. He was promoted to brigadier general shortly after arriving on the East Coast in 1861. During the American... less