Augustus Belknap
Augustus Belknap Jr. (March 19, 1841 – June 22, 1889) was an American civic leader of San Antonio, Civil War veteran, politician, president of the board of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway, founder of the Belknap Rifles military company and the founder of the company that operated the only streetcar system in the city.
Augustus Belknap | |
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Belknap in his Union Army officer uniform c. 1863 | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Service/ | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–February 9, 1863 |
| Rank | Captain (USA) Colonel (NY Natl. Guard) |
| Unit | 7th Regiment, New York National Guard 67th New York Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held | Company E (67th NY) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Born | Augustus Belknap Jr. March 19, 1841 Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 22, 1889 (aged 48) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, U.S. 40°39′09″N 73°59′28″W |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Julia Pickard (m. 1863) |
| Children | 4 |
He was born in Newburgh, New York, as the son of Augustus Belknap, and moved to Texas in 1877. He founded and supported the Belknap Rifles military company, organized on October 14, 1884. It won more drill competitions than any other military company in the United States in its time.
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