Daniel D. Minier
Major General Daniel D. Minier | |
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 Portrait of General Daniel D. Minier, New York State Militia. Courtesy of George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film | |
| Born | 1794 Lansing, New York |
| Died | 1849 (aged 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | New York State Militia |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Infantry division |
Major General Daniel D. Minier (1794–1849), of South Lansing served in the New York State Militia, Infantry division.[1]
His father, Abram Minier and uncle, Daniel Minier were original Lake Country settlers in 1787.[2]
On family land, Daniel D. Minier constructed the Central Exchange Hotel (currently known as Rogues' Harbor Inn), the first brick structure in Lansing.
Minier died in 1849 and his remains were placed in the Asbury Cemetery.
References
- ^ George, Partridge Sanger (1839). The American almanac and repository of useful knowledge for the year 1839. Gray and Bowen. p. 156.
- ^ Bement, Louise (1984). Town of Lansing, Its Beginning. Lansing, NY: Lansing Town Historian. p. 14.