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Thomas Jesup
Jesup
Historical Figure
Nationality: United States
Year of Birth: 1788
Year of Death: 1860
Cause of Death: Natural causes
Occupation: Soldier
Fictional Appearances:
Trail of Glory
POD: March 27, 1814
Appearance(s): 1812: The Rivers of War
Type of Appearance: Direct

Brigadier General Thomas Sidney Jesup (1788–1860) was an American military officer known as the "Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps". He began his military career in 1808, and served in the War of 1812. He was appointed Quartermaster General on May 8, 1818, and held it until his death. While in this position, he saw combat during the wars against the Creeks, the Seminoles, and Mexico.

Thomas Jesup in Trail of Glory[]

Major Thomas Jesup played a crucial role at the Battle of Chippewa, securing Winfield Scott's left flank, and then attacking General Phineas Riall's right flank. Later, Jesup was injured at the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

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