USMA Class of 1864. Cullum No. 2022.
He was the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers Stickney.
On July 10, 1866 as Amos Stickney, he married Virginia Fetter at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
They were the parents of three children.
Fifty-sixth Annual Report of the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy At West Point, New York, June 11, 1925, published by Seemann & Peters Printers and Binders, Saginaw, Michigan, 1925.
Amos Stickney
No. 2022. Class of 1864.
Died, October 25, 1924, at New York City, aged 81 years.
Amos Stickney was born in the Old Planters House in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 27. 1843, the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers.
The Stickneys originated in Lincolnshire, England and William Stickney emigrated to America in 1635 and settled in Rowley, Massachusetts. The grandparents of General Stickney were born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and moved to St. Louis in March 1837, where General Stickney was born in 1843.
After passing through Wymonds School for Boys in St. Louis, he graduated from Racine College and in 1860 was appointed a cadet to the United States Military Academy. He graduated in 1864, while the Civil War was in progress and was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. His first commission was signed by Abraham Lincoln and he often expressed regret that this was stolen from him during one of the campaigns in which he took part. General Stickney participated in a number of actions in the latter part of 1864 and in 1865. He served on General Howard's staff in Sherman's army on its famous march from Atlanta to the sea. He was present at the burning of Columbia, Georgia and noted in an interesting diary that he kept that the burning resulted from an accident and was in no wise due to vandalism as has been claimed. General Stickney was promoted by brevet to the grades of Captain and Major for zeal and efficiency in the discharge of his duties in the Army of the Tennessee during the campaigns of Georgia and the Carolinas. He was promoted to Captain in 1867, Major in 1881, Lieutenant Colonel in 1893 and Colonel in 1901. In recognition of his Civil War service, he was appointed Brigadier General upon retirement in 1907.
His services from 1865 to 1907, which included the War with Spain, were those of an engineer officer and largely connected with the works of fortification and of river and harbor improvement. His pronounced efficiency was recognized by all and resulted in his being given various important assignments, including those of member and President of both the Mississippi River Commission and the Missouri River Commission. One of his most important works was the building of the original canal on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, for which he designed all of the machinery and remained in full charge until the canal was completed. In the official account of his services, the following testimonial appears: Throughout his career, General Stickney held a very high standing as an officer and as an accomplished gentleman and it was a distinct loss to his branch of the service when he was compelled by law to relinquish the duties for which he was so eminently qualified.
General Stickney was noted among his fellow officers for an unusually charming personality. Although he demanded from his subordinates efficient and conscientious performance of duties, yet he was always very considerate of them. As a consequence, the tasks assigned to his officer were always performed in a satisfactory and efficient manner and the administration of them was accomplished smoothly and easily. Socially General Stickney has all the amiable and likeable qualities of a southern gentleman of the old school. He delighted in extending hospitality and many younger officers are greatly indebted for the example set by him in this respect.
General Stickney exemplified in a striking manner the great qualities of the West Point graduates who entered the Engineer Corps. It can be truly said that the Military Academy has reason to be proud of the record left by this gallant, courteous and efficient officer. The guiding principles of his life were Honor, Duty, Country and there is no blemish upon his record. Through his hands passed millions of Government money appropriated for the river and harbor improvements of the United States and no question was ever raised as to its proper and wise expenditure. As long as West Point continues to graduate such men, so long will the Congress and the people continue to entrust them with great responsibilities. P.E.P.
He was the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers Stickney.
On July 10, 1866 as Amos Stickney, he married Virginia Fetter at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
They were the parents of three children.
Fifty-sixth Annual Report of the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy At West Point, New York, June 11, 1925, published by Seemann & Peters Printers and Binders, Saginaw, Michigan, 1925.
Amos Stickney
No. 2022. Class of 1864.
Died, October 25, 1924, at New York City, aged 81 years.
Amos Stickney was born in the Old Planters House in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 27. 1843, the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers.
The Stickneys originated in Lincolnshire, England and William Stickney emigrated to America in 1635 and settled in Rowley, Massachusetts. The grandparents of General Stickney were born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and moved to St. Louis in March 1837, where General Stickney was born in 1843.
After passing through Wymonds School for Boys in St. Louis, he graduated from Racine College and in 1860 was appointed a cadet to the United States Military Academy. He graduated in 1864, while the Civil War was in progress and was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. His first commission was signed by Abraham Lincoln and he often expressed regret that this was stolen from him during one of the campaigns in which he took part. General Stickney participated in a number of actions in the latter part of 1864 and in 1865. He served on General Howard's staff in Sherman's army on its famous march from Atlanta to the sea. He was present at the burning of Columbia, Georgia and noted in an interesting diary that he kept that the burning resulted from an accident and was in no wise due to vandalism as has been claimed. General Stickney was promoted by brevet to the grades of Captain and Major for zeal and efficiency in the discharge of his duties in the Army of the Tennessee during the campaigns of Georgia and the Carolinas. He was promoted to Captain in 1867, Major in 1881, Lieutenant Colonel in 1893 and Colonel in 1901. In recognition of his Civil War service, he was appointed Brigadier General upon retirement in 1907.
His services from 1865 to 1907, which included the War with Spain, were those of an engineer officer and largely connected with the works of fortification and of river and harbor improvement. His pronounced efficiency was recognized by all and resulted in his being given various important assignments, including those of member and President of both the Mississippi River Commission and the Missouri River Commission. One of his most important works was the building of the original canal on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, for which he designed all of the machinery and remained in full charge until the canal was completed. In the official account of his services, the following testimonial appears: Throughout his career, General Stickney held a very high standing as an officer and as an accomplished gentleman and it was a distinct loss to his branch of the service when he was compelled by law to relinquish the duties for which he was so eminently qualified.
General Stickney was noted among his fellow officers for an unusually charming personality. Although he demanded from his subordinates efficient and conscientious performance of duties, yet he was always very considerate of them. As a consequence, the tasks assigned to his officer were always performed in a satisfactory and efficient manner and the administration of them was accomplished smoothly and easily. Socially General Stickney has all the amiable and likeable qualities of a southern gentleman of the old school. He delighted in extending hospitality and many younger officers are greatly indebted for the example set by him in this respect.
General Stickney exemplified in a striking manner the great qualities of the West Point graduates who entered the Engineer Corps. It can be truly said that the Military Academy has reason to be proud of the record left by this gallant, courteous and efficient officer. The guiding principles of his life were Honor, Duty, Country and there is no blemish upon his record. Through his hands passed millions of Government money appropriated for the river and harbor improvements of the United States and no question was ever raised as to its proper and wise expenditure. As long as West Point continues to graduate such men, so long will the Congress and the people continue to entrust them with great responsibilities. P.E.P.
USMA Class of 1864. Cullum No. 2022.
He was the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers Stickney.
On July 10, 1866 as Amos Stickney, he married Virginia Fetter at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
They were the parents of three children.
Fifty-sixth Annual Report of the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy At West Point, New York, June 11, 1925, published by Seemann & Peters Printers and Binders, Saginaw, Michigan, 1925.
Amos Stickney
No. 2022. Class of 1864.
Died, October 25, 1924, at New York City, aged 81 years.
Amos Stickney was born in the Old Planters House in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 27. 1843, the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers.
The Stickneys originated in Lincolnshire, England and William Stickney emigrated to America in 1635 and settled in Rowley, Massachusetts. The grandparents of General Stickney were born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and moved to St. Louis in March 1837, where General Stickney was born in 1843.
After passing through Wymonds School for Boys in St. Louis, he graduated from Racine College and in 1860 was appointed a cadet to the United States Military Academy. He graduated in 1864, while the Civil War was in progress and was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. His first commission was signed by Abraham Lincoln and he often expressed regret that this was stolen from him during one of the campaigns in which he took part. General Stickney participated in a number of actions in the latter part of 1864 and in 1865. He served on General Howard's staff in Sherman's army on its famous march from Atlanta to the sea. He was present at the burning of Columbia, Georgia and noted in an interesting diary that he kept that the burning resulted from an accident and was in no wise due to vandalism as has been claimed. General Stickney was promoted by brevet to the grades of Captain and Major for zeal and efficiency in the discharge of his duties in the Army of the Tennessee during the campaigns of Georgia and the Carolinas. He was promoted to Captain in 1867, Major in 1881, Lieutenant Colonel in 1893 and Colonel in 1901. In recognition of his Civil War service, he was appointed Brigadier General upon retirement in 1907.
His services from 1865 to 1907, which included the War with Spain, were those of an engineer officer and largely connected with the works of fortification and of river and harbor improvement. His pronounced efficiency was recognized by all and resulted in his being given various important assignments, including those of member and President of both the Mississippi River Commission and the Missouri River Commission. One of his most important works was the building of the original canal on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, for which he designed all of the machinery and remained in full charge until the canal was completed. In the official account of his services, the following testimonial appears: Throughout his career, General Stickney held a very high standing as an officer and as an accomplished gentleman and it was a distinct loss to his branch of the service when he was compelled by law to relinquish the duties for which he was so eminently qualified.
General Stickney was noted among his fellow officers for an unusually charming personality. Although he demanded from his subordinates efficient and conscientious performance of duties, yet he was always very considerate of them. As a consequence, the tasks assigned to his officer were always performed in a satisfactory and efficient manner and the administration of them was accomplished smoothly and easily. Socially General Stickney has all the amiable and likeable qualities of a southern gentleman of the old school. He delighted in extending hospitality and many younger officers are greatly indebted for the example set by him in this respect.
General Stickney exemplified in a striking manner the great qualities of the West Point graduates who entered the Engineer Corps. It can be truly said that the Military Academy has reason to be proud of the record left by this gallant, courteous and efficient officer. The guiding principles of his life were Honor, Duty, Country and there is no blemish upon his record. Through his hands passed millions of Government money appropriated for the river and harbor improvements of the United States and no question was ever raised as to its proper and wise expenditure. As long as West Point continues to graduate such men, so long will the Congress and the people continue to entrust them with great responsibilities. P.E.P.
He was the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers Stickney.
On July 10, 1866 as Amos Stickney, he married Virginia Fetter at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
They were the parents of three children.
Fifty-sixth Annual Report of the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy At West Point, New York, June 11, 1925, published by Seemann & Peters Printers and Binders, Saginaw, Michigan, 1925.
Amos Stickney
No. 2022. Class of 1864.
Died, October 25, 1924, at New York City, aged 81 years.
Amos Stickney was born in the Old Planters House in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 27. 1843, the son of Benjamin Stickney and Sarah Powers.
The Stickneys originated in Lincolnshire, England and William Stickney emigrated to America in 1635 and settled in Rowley, Massachusetts. The grandparents of General Stickney were born in Newburyport, Massachusetts and moved to St. Louis in March 1837, where General Stickney was born in 1843.
After passing through Wymonds School for Boys in St. Louis, he graduated from Racine College and in 1860 was appointed a cadet to the United States Military Academy. He graduated in 1864, while the Civil War was in progress and was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. His first commission was signed by Abraham Lincoln and he often expressed regret that this was stolen from him during one of the campaigns in which he took part. General Stickney participated in a number of actions in the latter part of 1864 and in 1865. He served on General Howard's staff in Sherman's army on its famous march from Atlanta to the sea. He was present at the burning of Columbia, Georgia and noted in an interesting diary that he kept that the burning resulted from an accident and was in no wise due to vandalism as has been claimed. General Stickney was promoted by brevet to the grades of Captain and Major for zeal and efficiency in the discharge of his duties in the Army of the Tennessee during the campaigns of Georgia and the Carolinas. He was promoted to Captain in 1867, Major in 1881, Lieutenant Colonel in 1893 and Colonel in 1901. In recognition of his Civil War service, he was appointed Brigadier General upon retirement in 1907.
His services from 1865 to 1907, which included the War with Spain, were those of an engineer officer and largely connected with the works of fortification and of river and harbor improvement. His pronounced efficiency was recognized by all and resulted in his being given various important assignments, including those of member and President of both the Mississippi River Commission and the Missouri River Commission. One of his most important works was the building of the original canal on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, for which he designed all of the machinery and remained in full charge until the canal was completed. In the official account of his services, the following testimonial appears: Throughout his career, General Stickney held a very high standing as an officer and as an accomplished gentleman and it was a distinct loss to his branch of the service when he was compelled by law to relinquish the duties for which he was so eminently qualified.
General Stickney was noted among his fellow officers for an unusually charming personality. Although he demanded from his subordinates efficient and conscientious performance of duties, yet he was always very considerate of them. As a consequence, the tasks assigned to his officer were always performed in a satisfactory and efficient manner and the administration of them was accomplished smoothly and easily. Socially General Stickney has all the amiable and likeable qualities of a southern gentleman of the old school. He delighted in extending hospitality and many younger officers are greatly indebted for the example set by him in this respect.
General Stickney exemplified in a striking manner the great qualities of the West Point graduates who entered the Engineer Corps. It can be truly said that the Military Academy has reason to be proud of the record left by this gallant, courteous and efficient officer. The guiding principles of his life were Honor, Duty, Country and there is no blemish upon his record. Through his hands passed millions of Government money appropriated for the river and harbor improvements of the United States and no question was ever raised as to its proper and wise expenditure. As long as West Point continues to graduate such men, so long will the Congress and the people continue to entrust them with great responsibilities. P.E.P.
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