Stephen W. Kearny
American general
Stephen Watts Kearny was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army. He is remembered for his significant contributions in the Mexican–American War, especially the conquest of California. Wikipedia
Born: August 30, 1794, Newark, NJ
Died: October 31, 1848 (age 54 years), St. Louis, MO
Education: Columbia University
Place of burial: Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, MO
Nationality: American
Battles/wars: War of 1812; Mexican–American War; Battle of San Pascual
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