Jefferson Van Horne
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Jefferson Van Horne (December 12, 1802 – September 28, 1857) was an American infantry officer. He was a veteran of the Seminole Wars, the Military Occupation of Texas, and the Mexican–American War. He is best known as the "Founder of Fort Bliss".
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Jefferson Van Horne | |
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Nickname(s) | Founder of Fort Bliss |
Born | 1802 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | September 28, 1857(1857-09-28) (aged 54) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Buried | Woodlawn Cemetery in Zanesville 39.922°N 82.011°W / 39.922; -82.011 |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1823–1857 |
Rank | Major |
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Spouse(s) | Mary S. Gilbert |
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