Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Halleck, Henry (Wager, Sr., Jr.) (Capt.) (General) |
Othernames |
"Henry H.," "Old Brains," "Captain," "General," "Wagner" |
Born |
01/16/1815 |
Birthplace |
Westernville, NY |
Places of residence |
Casa Grande, New Almaden, California Burial Place, Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. |
Titles & honors |
General H. W. Halleck Captain H. W. Halleck |
Mother |
Catherine Wager Halleck |
Education |
West Point (U.S. Military Academy) |
Notes |
Source: hd.housedivided.dickenson.edu/node5813 |
Occupation |
Manager of New Almaden Mine President Abraham Lincoln's Chief of Staff Served in the U.S. Military (Pre-Civil War), Union Army, and U.S. Military (Post-Civil War) Attorney or Judge Businessman Writer or Artist |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Hamilton (grandaughter of Alexander Hamilton) |
Children |
Henry Wager Halleck Jr. |
Related Records
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2006.1.190 - Photograph
Group on Pagoda Porch, Manager's residence, 1860's. Man with hand on boy's shoulder is Capt. Henry Halleck, mine manager.
Record Type: Photo
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