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Silas Casey
Silas Casey (July 12, 1807 – January 22, 1882) was a career United States Army officer who rose to the rank of Major General during the American Civil War.
Early life and military career.
Casey was born in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1826 (39th out of 41).
He fought in the Second Seminole War under William J. Worth from 1837 to 1842. During the Mexican–American War he fought at the Battle
succeeded by his son, Silas III, upon his death. General Casey was also a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States as were all three of his sons.
Casey died of a digestive system ailment in Brooklyn, New York on January 22, 1882, and is buried at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.
Casey's sons included Silas Casey III, who served as Rear Admiral of the Pacific Squadron, 1901-1903; Brigadier General Thomas Lincoln Casey (who oversaw