Hugh Brady (general)

Hugh Brady (July 29, 1768 – April 15, 1851) was an American general from Pennsylvania. He served in the Northwest Indian War under General Anthony Wayne, and during the War of 1812. Following the War of 1812, Brady remained in the military, eventually rising to the rank of major general and taking command of the garrison at Detroit. He also marginally participated in the 1832 Black Hawk War. Hugh Brady died an accidental death in 1851 when he was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage.

For other people named Hugh Brady, see Hugh Brady (disambiguation).
Hugh Brady
Brady, between 1844 and 1851
Born(1768-07-29)July 29, 1768
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1851(1851-04-15) (aged 82)
Detroit, Michigan
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1792–1795; 1799–1800; 1812–1851
Rank
Commands held2nd Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsNorthwest Indian War, War of 1812, Black Hawk War
RelationsSamuel Brady (brother)
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