Colonel Edward Steptoe
| Edward Jenner Steptoe | |
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Lt. Col. Edward Jenner Steptoe
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| Born |
November 7, 1815 Bedford County, Virginia |
| Died | April 1, 1865 (aged 49) Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Buried | Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA (37°24′08″N 79°08′21″W / 37.402320°N 79.139244°WCoordinates: 37°24′08″N 79°08′21″W / 37.402320°N 79.139244°W) |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1837 - 1861 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant Colonel
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| Battles/wars | |
Indian Wars (Spokane – Coeur d'Alene – Paloos War)
Edward Jenner Steptoe (November 7, 1815 - April 1, 1865) was an officer in the United States Army who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. He is primarily remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Pine Creek during the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Paloos War. It was at Pine Creek where Steptoe and 164 men were ambushed by over 1000 Indian warriors. The battle, and the subsequent (successful) retreat, is also known as "the Steptoe Disaster."
Steptoe was born in Virginia and graduated from West Point on July 1, 1837. He first saw action in Florida fighting against the Seminoles.
From 1838 to 1842, Steptoe fought extensively in the Seminole War. During the Mexican-American War, he participated in the Siege of Vera Cruz, and fought in the Battles of Cerro Gordo, San Antonio Garita, Buena Vista, and Chapultepec. After Cerro Gordo he was promoted to brevet major, and following Chapultepec he was promoted to brevet lieutenant colonel.
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