Hugh Brady (general)
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For other people named Hugh Brady, see Hugh Brady (disambiguation).
Hugh Brady (July 29, 1768 – April 15, 1851) was an American general from Pennsylvania. He served in the Northwest Indian War under General Anthony Wayne, and during the War of 1812. Following the War of 1812, Brady remained in the military, eventually rising to the rank of major general and taking command of the garrison at Detroit. He also marginally participated in the 1832 Black Hawk War. Hugh Brady died an accidental death in 1851 when he was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage.
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Born | (1768-07-29)July 29, 1768 Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 15, 1851(1851-04-15) (aged 82) Detroit, Michigan |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1792–1795; 1799–1800; 1812–1851 |
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Commands held | 2nd Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Northwest Indian War, War of 1812, Black Hawk War |
Relations | Samuel Brady (brother) |
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