Capron, Thaddeus Hurlbut, 1840-1890

Thaddeus Hurlbut Capron served in the American Civil War and Indian wars, paricularly in General George Crook's Big Horn expedition in 1876, including the Battle of the Rosebud on June 17, 1876. Capron served in the Fifty-fifth Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War, and rose from private to major. In 1867, he was commissioned a lieutenant in the regular army, serving until his retirement in 1887. He served at Fort Hartsuff, Fort Niobrara, and Camp Sheridan, Nebraska; Camp Wright, California, and Forts Bridger and Laramie in Wyoming. He was married to Cynthia Jane Steves in 1867, and had five children, including Hazen Selwyn Capron.

From the description of Thaddeus Hurlbut Capron Family papers, 1864-1966 (bulk 1867-1884) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 27302789

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