Henry W. Wessells

Henry W. Wessells
Born(1809-02-20)February 20, 1809
Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 1889(1889-01-12) (aged 79)
Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Buried
East Cemetery, Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
Allegiance United States (Union)
Service / branch United States Army (Union Army)
Years of service1833–1871
Rank Brigadier General
Commands6th Infantry Regiment

8th Kansas Infantry Regiment
Division of the Albemarle

18th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsSeminole Wars

Mexican–American War

Sioux Wars

American Civil War

Henry Walton Wessells (February 20, 1809 – January 12, 1889) was an American brigadier general, best known for his service during the American Civil War, including his surrender of Union fortifications during the Battle of Plymouth in 1864.