17 Facts About Henry Brewerton

Henry Brewerton was a career engineering officer in the United States Army, serving as the superintendent of the United States Military Academy and then as a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Henry Brewerton was nominated for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general in the Regular Army by President Andrew Johnson on December 11,1866, to rank from March 13,1865, and the United States Senate confirmed the appointment on February 23,1867.

Henry Brewerton was born in New York City, New York.

Henry Brewerton graduated on July 1,1819,5th in a class of 29 cadets and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant the same day.

Henry Brewerton was not yet 18 years old at the time of his commencement.

Henry Brewerton oversaw construction of Fort Jackson in Louisiana from 1824 to 1827 and at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island, from 1827 to 1828.

Henry Brewerton was promoted to 1st lieutenant on January 1,1825.

Henry Brewerton was promoted to captain on September 21,1836.

Henry Brewerton then oversaw the improvement of the Hudson River in New York from 1836 to 1842 and of the construction of Ft.

Henry Brewerton returned to West Point as superintendent of the military academy on August 15,1845.

Henry Brewerton was promoted to major of engineers on August 23,1856, after almost 19 years in the rank of captain.

At the outset of the conflict in April 1861, Brewerton was on an extended tour of Western Europe, Greece, Palestine, and Egypt, escorted by Zealous B Tower.

Henry Brewerton was promoted to colonel on April 22,1864.

Henry Brewerton retired on March 7,1867,12 days after his appointment as a brevet brigadier general was confirmed by the US Senate.

Henry Brewerton had served in the US Army for more than 47 years active service, not including his almost 6 years as a cadet at West Point.

Henry Brewerton died at Wilmington, Delaware, on April 17,1879, and is buried with his wife, who had pre-deceased him, at the Island Cemetery in Newport, Rhode Island.

Henry Brewerton's son George Douglas Brewerton was a noted painter, poet, and journalist.