Jacob Brown (general)

Jacob J. Brown
Portrait by James Herring, 1835.
Nickname(s)	"Potash Brown"[1]
Born	(1775-05-09)May 9, 1775 Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Died	February 24, 1828(1828-02-24) (aged 52) Washington, D.C.
Place of burial	Washington, D.C.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	New York Militia United States Army
Years of service	1807–1813 (NY Militia) 1813–1828 (US Army)
Rank	Major General
Commands held	1st Commanding General of the United States Army 11th Senior Officer of the United States Army Army of the Niagara
Battles/wars	War of 1812 Second Battle of Sacket's Harbor Battle of Hoople's Creek Capture of Fort Erie Battle of Chippawa Battle of Lundy's Lane Siege of Fort Erie

Jacob Jennings Brown (May 9, 1775 – February 24, 1828)^[2] was known for his victories as an American army officer in the War of 1812, where he reached the rank of general. His successes on the northern border during that war made him a national hero, and he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.

Even as the US Army was reduced in size after the war, Brown retained commissioned status. In 1821, Brown was appointed Commanding General of the United States Army and held that post until his death. He initiated post-graduate education for staff and command officers, and the General Recruiting Service, to manage acquiring troops. After his death, he received a military funeral in Washington, DC, with a mile-long parade along Pennsylvania Avenue to his burial at Congressional Cemetery.