Daniel Bissell (general)

Daniel Bissell (1768 – December 14, 1833) was an American soldier and administrator.^[1] Born in Connecticut, he was a fifer in the Connecticut militia during the American Revolutionary War.^[1] On May 20, 1809, he took command of Fort Belle Fontaine,^[2] the first military fort west of the Mississippi River.^[1] He served with distinction during the War of 1812, in which he commanded U.S. forces at the Battle of Cook's Mill.^[1] He died at age 65 in St. Louis, Missouri.

His St. Louis home is now owned by St. Louis county and run as a historical attraction.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Visitors Guide to General Daniel Bissell House
2. ^ Fort Belle Fontaine Park
3. ^ Gen. Daniel Bissell House

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Name	Bissell, Daniel
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Date of birth	1768
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Date of death	December 14, 1833
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