Jacob Brown (general)
Jacob J. Brown | |
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Portrait by James Herring, c. 1835 | |
| Commanding General of the U.S. Army | |
| In office June, 1821 – 24 February, 1828 | |
| President | James Monroe John Quincy Adams |
| Preceded by | Himself as Senior Officer of the U.S. Army |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Macomb |
| 11th Senior Officer of the U.S. Army | |
| In office 15 June, 1815 – June, 1821 | |
| President | James Madison James Monroe |
| Preceded by | Henry Dearborn |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Commanding General of the U.S. Army |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1775 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | February 24, 1828 (aged 52) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Pamelia Williams (m. 1802) |
| Children | 9 including Nathan W. Brown |
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| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | |
| Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
| Nickname | "Potash Brown" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | New York Militia United States Army |
| Years of service | 1807–1813 (NY Militia) 1813–1828 (US Army) |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Army of the Niagara |
| Battles/wars | |
Jacob Jennings Brown (May 9, 1775 – February 24, 1828) was known for his victories as an American army officer in the War of 1812, where he reached the rank of general. His successes on the northern border during that war made him a national hero, and he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.
Even as the US Army was reduced in size after the war, Brown retained commissioned status. In 1821, Brown was appointed Commanding General of the United States Army and held that post until his death. He initiated post-graduate education for staff and command officers, and the General Recruiting Service, to manage acquiring troops. After his death, he received a military funeral in Washington, DC, with a mile-long parade along Pennsylvania Avenue to his burial at Congressional Cemetery.