Thomas Lincoln Casey Sr.
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This article is about the Chief of Engineers of the U.S. Army. For his son, the engineer and entomologist, see Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr.
Thomas Lincoln Casey Sr. (May 10, 1831 – March 25, 1896) was an American military and civil engineer of the late 19th century. He served as Chief of Engineers for the United States Army Corps of Engineers and oversaw the completion of the Washington Monument. American engineer Richard Weingardt wrote that Casey was the "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ most visible and celebrated builder of public buildings, monuments, and other significant works in the latter part of the 19th century."[1]
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Born | (1831-05-10)May 10, 1831 Sackets Harbor, New York |
Died | March 25, 1896(1896-03-25) (aged 64) Washington, D.C. |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1852–1895 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | Chief of Engineers |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Children | Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. Edward Pearce Casey |
Relations | Silas Casey (father) Silas Casey III (brother) |
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