Frederick Dent Grant - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Frederick Grant was the oldest son of President Ulysses S. Grant. During the Civil War he accompanied his father during various campaigns throughout the war. After the war he was appointed to the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1871. During his military career he served under General William T. Sherman in Europe and with General Phillip Sheridan. In 1876, Grant was station with George Custer in the Dakota Territory. Just Prior to Custer’s departure for the Little Big Horn, Grant received permission to leave and travel to Washington, D. C. for the birth of his first child, Julia Dent Grant. It is safe to say that the birth of Julia saved his life. After helping his father write his memoirs, Frederick continued to serve his country by being appoint Minister to Austria-Hungary by President Benjamin Harrison. He also served as New York City Police Commissioner from 1894-1898. He returned to military service during the Spanish-American War and in the Philippines, during which time he was promoted to the rank of major general in 1906. Frederick Grant died of cancer on Governors Island in New York on April 12, 1912. He was buried at the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery in West Point, New York.
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Description: Frederick Dent Grant, the oldest son of President Ulysses S. Grant was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 30, 1850. Frederick spent his early childhood at his paternal grandparent’s house while his father was stationed on the West Coast. After his father's resignation from the army, the family lived in St. Louis and in Galena, Illinois. He attended public school in Galena until the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861. During the Civil War the future president organized a volunteer regiment and was made colonel. Frederick accompanied his father when the regiment was sent to northern Missouri and accompanied his father off and on during several campaigns during the war. After the Civil War Frederick was appointed to the United States Military Academy in 1866 and graduated in 1871. Following graduation he was assigned to the 4th Cavalry. Late in1871, Frederick served as aide-de-camp to General William Tecumseh Sherman while serving in Europe. In 1872 he rejoined the 4th Cavalry in Texas, but in 1873 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and assigned to the staff of General Phillip Sheridan. He accompanied George Custer on the Yellowstone Expedition during the Black Hills Campaign. In 1874 Frederick married Ida Marie Honore and the couple had two children, Julia Dent Grant, and Ulysses Grant, III. It should be noted that the birth of Julia essentially saved his life as just prior to Custer’s departure for the Little Big Horn, Grant received permission to leave Custer’s Command and traveled to Washington, D. C. for Julia’s birth. In 1881 Frederick Grant resigned from the army and assisted his father in writing his memoirs and entered private business in New York City. While living in New York Frederick was appointed Minister to Austria-Hungary by President Benjamin Harrison and continued to serve in that post during the administration of President Grover Cleveland. After returning to the United States, he served the Police Commissioner for the City of New York from 1894 through 1898. Frederick Grant returned to military service with the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898, serving as colonel of the 14th New York Volunteers which eventually led to his promotion to the rank of brigadier general. He also served in the Philippines until 1902. When he returned to the United States continued to serve in various commands and was promoted to major General in 1906. He continued his military service until his death in 1912. Frederick Dent Grant died of cancer at Fort Jay on Governor’s Island in New York on April 12, 1912. He is resting in the United States Military Academy Post Cemetery in West Point, New York. Date of birth: 05/30/1850 Date of death: 04/12/1912 Area of notoriety: Military Marker Type: Monument Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Daily: Dawn to Dusk Fee required?: Yes Web site: [Web Link]

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