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James D. Henry

brigadier generalUnited States2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1797 – 1834

1800180518101815182018251830Black Hawk War · 1832Battle of Bad Axe — August 1, 1832 · United States · Black Hawk WarBattle of Wisconsin Heights — July 21, 1832 · United States · Black Hawk War

Active service 1832 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 35.

Profile

James D. Henry was a militia officer from the U.S. state of Illinois who rose to the rank of general during the Black Hawk War. Henry was born in Pennsylvania in 1797, and moved to Edwardsville, Illinois in 1822. In 1825, while living in Edwardsville, he was indicted with two other men for the murder of an acquaintance, though he never went to trial. One defendant was tried but found not guilty, and following the trial Henry moved to Springfield, Illinois, where he was elected sheriff. When the Winnebago War broke out in 1827 Henry acted as adjutant for four companies of volunteers.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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