Alexander Oswald Brodie
| Alexander Brodie | |
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| 15th Governor of Arizona Territory | |
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In office July 1, 1902 – February 14, 1905 |
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| Nominated by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Oakes Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Henry Kibbey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 13, 1849 Edwards, New York |
| Died | May 10, 1918 (aged 68) Haddonfield, New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Kate Reynolds (m. 1877) Mary Louise Hanlon (m. 1864–1918) |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1870–1877, 1883–1884, 1898, 1905–1913 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Rough Riders |
| Battles/wars |
Indian Wars *Apache Wars *Nez Perce Wars Spanish–American War *Battle of Las Guasimas |
Alexander Oswald Brodie (November 13, 1849 – May 10, 1918) was an American military officer and engineer. Earning his initial reputation during the Indian wars, he came to prominence for his service with the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. His friendship with Theodore Roosevelt then led to Brodie being appointed Governor of Arizona Territory from 1902 to 1905.
Alexander O. Brodie was a lineal descendant of Robert III, King of Scotland. His family originated in Northern Scotland and his branch of the Clan Brodie is known as Brodie of Caithness. Brodie was born to Joseph and Margaret (Brown) Brodie near Edwards, New York, in late 1849, the second of four children. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Brodie was 11 years old and asked his father to allow him to enlist. Brodie’s father promised him that he would be sent to West Point when he was old enough. By age 13 he was a student in a boarding school in Canton, New York operated by St. Lawrence University. Brodie received an appointment to the United States Military Academy in 1866 and upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the First Cavalry on June 15, 1870.
As a newly commissioned officer, Brodie was assigned to Camp Apache, where he participated in General George Crook's campaign in Arizona Territory. During this assignment there were several events of note. On June 21, 1871, Brodie and a group of five troopers were ambushed by a numerically superior band of Apaches. The young lieutenant managed his group's ammunition supply over the course of an eight-hour fight, and returned safely to camp after nightfall. As result of his efforts that day, Brodie received a personal commendation from the Secretary of War. During another incident he and one other soldier pursued and captured a band of Apache that had escaped from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. After finding the group, the band's leader threatened to kill Brodie. Brodie responding by shooting the chief. After seeing this exchange the rest of the band returned peacefully to the reservation. In August 1874, he was assigned to Fort Walla Walla, Washington where he participated in the campaign against Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perce. Following this, Brodie served at Benicia Arsenal, California and Fort Colville, Washington before being promoted to first lieutenant on May 25, 1876. Around the time of his promotion, Brodie married Kate Reynolds of Walla Walla, Washington. His wife and newborn daughter died during childbirth in August or September 1877, and Brodie resigned his commission on September 30, 1877.
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