Fletcher Webster

Daniel Fletcher Webster (July 25, 1813 August 30, 1862) was an American diplomat and Union Army officer. He was the son of Daniel Webster, the 14th and 19th U.S. Secretary of State.

Fletcher Webster
Fletcher Webster as a Colonel in the Union Army
12th Chief Clerk of the Department of State
In office
March 6, 1841  April 23, 1843
PresidentWilliam Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Preceded byJacob L. Martin
Succeeded byWilliam S. Derrick
Personal details
Born
Daniel Fletcher Webster

(1813-07-25)July 25, 1813
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 1862(1862-08-30) (aged 49)
Prince William County, Virginia
Cause of deathDied of wounds
SpouseCaroline S. White
Parent
EducationHarvard College
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army (Union Army)
Years of service1861-62
RankColonel
Commands12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsSecond Battle of Bull Run  (DOW)
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