Henry A V Post
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Henry Albertson Van Zo Post (May 16, 1832 – January 1914) was an American
engineer, American Civil War
army officer, manufacturer and banker.
Post was born in New York, NY and educated at to M. Churchill's Military School, at Sing Sing, New York. He was then employed at the Novelty Iron Works, Brooklyn, NY, where he learned his profession of mechanical engineer, and was connected with the firm for eleven years.
In 1861, he was mustered into the US Army as Lieutenant-Colonel, 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment
, and on January 1, 1862, became Colonel of the regiment. He was wounded at the Battle of Antietam
, and rejoined on or about November 6, and commanded his regiment in the Army of the Potomac
, until ordered on detached service from headquarters on November 11, 1862. He was honorably discharged on November 16, 1862, upon the tender of his resignation. Colonel Hiram Berdan
took over the command.
In 1864 he went to Cincinnati, as a partner in Perkins, Livingston & Post. He established a large manufacturing business of railroad supplies as Post & Co. In 1870, he returned to New York, NY, and later established Post, Martin &
Co and Post & Pomeroy.
Post married (1) Maria Farquhar Taylor (February 25, 1832 - July 27, 1860) on November 22, 1853, in Calvary Church, New York. She died in Newport, Rhode Island.
Post married (2) Caroline Burnet McLean, of Cincinnati, daughter of General Nathaniel McLean
, and granddaughter of Justice John McLean
, of the US Supreme Court. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 14, 1843. They married in Glendale, Ohio on October 16, 1865.
They had seven children:
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engineer, American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
army officer, manufacturer and banker.
Post was born in New York, NY and educated at to M. Churchill's Military School, at Sing Sing, New York. He was then employed at the Novelty Iron Works, Brooklyn, NY, where he learned his profession of mechanical engineer, and was connected with the firm for eleven years.
In 1861, he was mustered into the US Army as Lieutenant-Colonel, 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment
2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment
The 2nd United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. From 1861 to January 1863 they were members of the "First Iron Brigade" also known as the "Iron Brigade of the East"....
, and on January 1, 1862, became Colonel of the regiment. He was wounded at the Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Antietam , fought on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and Antietam Creek, as part of the Maryland Campaign, was the first major battle in the American Civil War to take place on Northern soil. It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with about 23,000...
, and rejoined on or about November 6, and commanded his regiment in the Army of the Potomac
Army of the Potomac
The Army of the Potomac was the major Union Army in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War.-History:The Army of the Potomac was created in 1861, but was then only the size of a corps . Its nucleus was called the Army of Northeastern Virginia, under Brig. Gen...
, until ordered on detached service from headquarters on November 11, 1862. He was honorably discharged on November 16, 1862, upon the tender of his resignation. Colonel Hiram Berdan
Hiram Berdan
Hiram Berdan was an American engineer, inventor and military officer, world-renowned marksman, and guiding force behind and commanding colonel of the famed United States Volunteer Sharpshooter Regiments during the American Civil War...
took over the command.
In 1864 he went to Cincinnati, as a partner in Perkins, Livingston & Post. He established a large manufacturing business of railroad supplies as Post & Co. In 1870, he returned to New York, NY, and later established Post, Martin &
Co and Post & Pomeroy.
Post married (1) Maria Farquhar Taylor (February 25, 1832 - July 27, 1860) on November 22, 1853, in Calvary Church, New York. She died in Newport, Rhode Island.
Post married (2) Caroline Burnet McLean, of Cincinnati, daughter of General Nathaniel McLean
Nathaniel McLean
Nathaniel Collins McLean , was a lawyer, farmer, and Union general during the American Civil War.-Early life and career:...
, and granddaughter of Justice John McLean
John McLean
John McLean was an American jurist and politician who served in the United States Congress, as U.S. Postmaster General, and as a justice on the Ohio and U.S...
, of the US Supreme Court. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 14, 1843. They married in Glendale, Ohio on October 16, 1865.
They had seven children:
- Albertson Van Zo PostAlbertson Van Zo PostAlbertson Van Zo Post was an American fencer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died in New York City....
(born July 28, 1866, Cincinnati), a fencer who competed in the 1904 and 1912 Olympics. Later trained as a civil engineer. - Nathalie McLean Post (born November 3, 1868, Cincinnati)
- Edwin Main Post (born January 6, 1870, Cincinnati). He married Emily Bruce Price, daughter of architect Bruce PriceBruce PriceBruce Price was the American architect of many of the Canadian Pacific Railway's Château-type stations and hotels...
. - Garrard Post, (November 12, 1871, New York, NY - December 6, 1886)
- Maud Evelyn Post (January 17, 1875 - February 6, 1875)
- Carolyn Beatrice Post (born March 6, 1876, Babylon, Long Island). Married Regis Henri PostRegis Henri PostRegis Henri Post was a New York politician and Governor of Puerto Rico from 1907 to 1909. He was a New York State Assemblyman from 1899 to 1900, representing Bayport, New York. He was appointed auditor of Puerto Rico in 1903, Secretary of Puerto Rico in 1904, and then Governor in 1907 by...
(1870—1944) New York politician and Governor of Puerto Rico, on March 6, 1895. - Henry Burnet PostHenry PostHenry Burnet Post was a Lieutenant in the US Army and a pioneer aviator who was killed in a crash. He set the altitude record of 12,120 feet....
(June 15, 1885, Babylon, Long Island - February 9, 1914, San Diego, CA), pioneer aviator.