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Daniel Parker

1782 – 1846

Adjutant general and inspector general of the U.S. Army

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Lived 1782 – 1846 (aged 64). Daniel Parker was an American united States Department of War.

Daniel Parker (January 29, 1782 – April 5, 1846) was an American military officer who served as Adjutant General, Inspector General and Paymaster-General of the U.S. Army, and as Chief Clerk of the War Department.

Biography Born on January 29, 1782, in Shirley, Massachusetts, Parker was the son of Lieutenant James Parker and Sarah Dickinson.

He died on April 5, 1846, in Washington, D.C. His remains were buried 7 April 1846 in the Historic Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.

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United States Department of War
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Dartmouth College

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Parker?

Adjutant general and inspector general of the U.S. Army

When was Daniel Parker born?

Daniel Parker was born on 29 January 1782 in Shirley.

When did Daniel Parker die?

Daniel Parker died on 5 April 1846 in Washington, D.C..

What was Daniel Parker's occupation?

Daniel Parker was a united States Department of War.

What nationality was Daniel Parker?

Daniel Parker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Parker

· Wikidata: Q5218387

· DBpedia: Daniel Parker (general)

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