Wesley Merritt

Wesley Merritt
1st American Military Governor of the Philippines
In office
August 14, 1898 – August 30, 1898
Preceded byDiego de los Ríos
(as Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines)
Succeeded byElwell Stephen Otis
Personal details
Born(1836-06-16)June 16, 1836
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 3, 1910(1910-12-03) (aged 74)
Natural Bridge, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse(s)Caroline Warren Merritt (1849 – June 12, 1893); Laura Williams Merritt
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1860–1900
Rank Major General
Battles/wars
List

Wesley Merritt (June 16, 1836 – December 3, 1910)[1] was an American major general who served in the cavalry of the United States Army during the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish–American War. Following the latter war, he became the first American Military Governor of the Philippines.

  1. ^ "General Wesley Merritt". Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 3 (4): 130–3. 1911. JSTOR 40193556.