Jacob Brown (Texas soldier)

Jacob Brown (July 19, 1789 – May 9, 1846) was an American army officer who was the commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Infantry during the Mexican-American War. Brown was mortally wounded on May 6, 1846 while leading American forces at the Siege of Fort Texas near Brownsville, Texas, a city posthumously named in his honor.[1] Born in Massachusetts, Brown succumbed to his wounds three days later.[2]

Promotions

	Private, August 3, 1812
	Ensign, April 15, 1814
	Third Lieutenant, May 1, 1814
	Second Lieutenant, September 1, 1814
	First Lieutenant, August 18, 1819
	Captain, April 7, 1825
	Major, February 27, 1843

References

"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant". Retrieved 2020-05-23.
"Jacob Brown: Texas State Historical Association". Retrieved 2019-07-18.

External links

Jacob Brown at Find a Grave

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[1] "Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant". Retrieved 2020-05-23.

[2] "Jacob Brown: Texas State Historical Association". Retrieved 2019-07-18.