Jacob B. Sweitzer
| Jacob Bowman Sweitzer | |
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| Born |
July 4, 1821 Brownsville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 9, 1888 (aged 67) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Place of burial | Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1864 |
| Rank |
 Brevet Brigadier General
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| Unit | Army of the Potomac |
| Commands held |
62nd Pennsylvania Infantry Sweitzer's Brigade, V Corps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Other work | Attorney |
Jacob Bowman Sweitzer (July 4, 1821 – November 7, 1888) was a Pennsylvania lawyer and soldier who commanded a regiment and then a brigade in the Army of the Potomac in the American Civil War. He and his men were significantly engaged at the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, where they reinforced and helped temporarily stabilize the Union defensive line on the second day of fighting.
Jacob Bowman Sweitzer was born July 4, 1821, in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Henry Sweitzer 1780-1852, and Ann Elliott Bowman 1790-1876. His Paternal ancestors were George Ludwig "Lewis" Sweitzer 1740-1795, and Conrad Sweitzer/Schweitzer 1706-1770, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749, from Germany. His brother, Nelson Bowman Sweitzer, who became a career army officer, was born in Brownsville seven years later. Jacob Sweitzer studied at Jefferson College, graduating in 1843.
He later studied law, passed the bar exam, and established a legal practice.
Sweitzer was named major of the 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry on July 4, 1861. He became lieutenant colonel on November 17 of that year and colonel on June 27, 1862. Sweitzer served in the Seven Days Battles, being wounded and captured at the Battle of Gaines's Mill. After being exchanged on August 15, 1862, he led his regiment in the First Division, V Corps at the Second Battle of Bull Run and at Antietam in the brigade of Brig. Gen. Charles Griffin.
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