Augustus Henry Seward
| Augustus Henry Seward | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 1, 1826 Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 1876 (aged 49) Montrose, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, New York |
| Parents |
William H. Seward Frances Adeline Miller |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1847—1876 |
| Rank |
 Brevet Colonel
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| Battles/wars |
Mexican-American War American Civil War |
Augustus Henry Seward (October 1, 1826 — September 11, 1876) was the son of William H. Seward and Frances Adeline Seward. He was a career officer in the United States Army, and attained the rank of brevet Colonel.
Augustus H. Seward was born in Auburn, New York on October 1, 1826, and was the first child of William H. Seward and his wife Frances Miller. In addition to being the son of William H. and Frances Seward, Augustus Seward was the grandson of Judges Elijah Miller and Samuel S. Seward, and the brother of Frederick William Seward, Cornelia Seward, William Henry Seward, Jr. and Frances Adeline "Fanny" Seward.
In 1847, Seward graduated from the United States Military Academy, ranked 34th of 38th students. While at West Point his roommates included Henry Heth, who ranked 38th.
After graduation, Seward was appointed a Second Lieutenant in the 8th Infantry Regiment, and he served with his regiment in Mexico during the Mexican-American War. After the war Augustus Seward continued his military career, serving with the 5th Infantry in: East Pascagoula, Mississippi; Forts Towson and Washita in Indian Territory; on the Utah Expedition; and at Forts Defiance and Union in New Mexico Territory. He was promoted to First Lieutenant in 1853 and Captain in 1859.
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