Churchill, Sylvester, 1783-1862
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Churchill, Sylvester, d. 1862.
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Churchill, S. 1783-1862 (Sylvester),
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Army officer.
Born Aug. 2, 1793. Accepted commission in the 3d Artillery in 1812. Promoted to Captain in 1813 and transferred to staff of General Wade Hampton first as ordnance officer and then as inspector general. 1816-1824 commander of the artillery defenses of New York City. 1824-1828 commanded Allegheny Arsenal at Pittsburgh, Pa. 1835 promoted to Major. 1841 appointed inspector general of the Army on June 25. Also received a brevet in 1841 for his gallentry at the Battle of Buena Vista. Died Dec. 7, 1862.
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