Silas Casey

Silas Casey
Silas Casey
Born(1807-07-12)July 12, 1807
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
DiedJanuary 22, 1882(1882-01-22) (aged 74)
Brooklyn, New York
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service / branch United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1826–1868
Rank Major general
Battles / warsMexican-American War
San Juan Dispute
American Civil War
ChildrenThomas Lincoln Casey Sr.
Silas Casey III

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.