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Daniel Fletcher Webster
Birth: 7-25-1813
Death: 8-30-1862
RelationshipsParentsWebster, Daniel ()
Biography
Daniel Fletcher Webster was the third child and oldest son of esteemed statesman Daniel Webster. Educated at Dartmouth College, Webster was appointed Chief Clerk of the State Department in 1841 and served until 1843. As chief Clerk, Webster delivered the news to then Vice President John Tyler of President William Henry Harrison's death. Webster later served as Secretary of Caleb Gushing's Legation in China, before working in the Custom House at Boston during the administrations of Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. During the Civil War, Webster served as Colonel of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862.
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Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, January 13, 1850
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, January 13, 1850
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Biography: Daniel Fletcher Webster was the third child and oldest son of esteemed statesman Daniel Webster. Educated at Dartmouth College, Webster was appointed Chief Clerk of the State Department in 1841 and served until 1843. As chief Clerk, Webster delivered the news to then Vice President John Tyler of President William Henry Harrison's death. Webster later served as Secretary of Caleb Gushing's Legation in China, before working in the Custom House at Boston during the administrations of Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. During the Civil War, Webster served as Colonel of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862.Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.nytimes.com/1862/09/02/archives/death-of-col-fletcher-webster.htmlWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30Website's Last Modified Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/webster-daniel-fletcherWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 10:15Website's Last Modified Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 10:15
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6036206/fletcher-websterWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30Website Last Modified Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30Citation Notes: There is considerable inconsistency surrounding Col. Webster's birth date and birth year. The Findagrave entry lists his birth year as 1818, but the actual gravestone has the year 1813 written on it. Additionally, Ancestry and the State Department both list his birth year as 1813. Additionally, records on Ancestry list his birth date as July 23rd, but there is no physical record. I have chosen to use the date and year that are present on Webster's gravestone, which is July 25th, 1813.
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://search.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=4725&h=2717005&ssrc=pt&tid=78626169&pid=48486888938&usePUB=trueWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:45Website Last Modified Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:45
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6036206/fletcher-websterWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30Website Last Modified Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30Citation Notes: https://search.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=4725&h=2717005&ssrc=pt&tid=78626169&pid=48486888938&usePUB=true
ParentsWebster, Daniel ()
Webster, Daniel ()
Biography
Daniel Fletcher Webster was the third child and oldest son of esteemed statesman Daniel Webster. Educated at Dartmouth College, Webster was appointed Chief Clerk of the State Department in 1841 and served until 1843. As chief Clerk, Webster delivered the news to then Vice President John Tyler of President William Henry Harrison's death. Webster later served as Secretary of Caleb Gushing's Legation in China, before working in the Custom House at Boston during the administrations of Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. During the Civil War, Webster served as Colonel of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862.
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, January 13, 1850
Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Lazette Miller Worden, January 13, 1850
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Biography and Citation Information:
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Biography:
Daniel Fletcher Webster was the third child and oldest son of esteemed statesman Daniel Webster. Educated at Dartmouth College, Webster was appointed Chief Clerk of the State Department in 1841 and served until 1843. As chief Clerk, Webster delivered the news to then Vice President John Tyler of President William Henry Harrison's death. Webster later served as Secretary of Caleb Gushing's Legation in China, before working in the Custom House at Boston during the administrations of Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. During the Civil War, Webster served as Colonel of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was killed at the Second Battle of Bull Run in 1862.
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https://www.nytimes.com/1862/09/02/archives/death-of-col-fletcher-webster.html
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Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
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Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
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Website
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https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/webster-daniel-fletcher
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Friday, June 22, 2018 - 10:15
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Friday, June 22, 2018 - 10:15
Citation for Birth Info:
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Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6036206/fletcher-webster
Website Viewing Date:
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
Website Last Modified Date:
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
Citation Notes:
There is considerable inconsistency surrounding Col. Webster's birth date and birth year. The Findagrave entry lists his birth year as 1818, but the actual gravestone has the year 1813 written on it. Additionally, Ancestry and the State Department both list his birth year as 1813. Additionally, records on Ancestry list his birth date as July 23rd, but there is no physical record. I have chosen to use the date and year that are present on Webster's gravestone, which is July 25th, 1813.
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://search.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=4725&h=2717005&ssrc=pt&tid=78626169&pid=48486888938&usePUB=true
Website Viewing Date:
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:45
Website Last Modified Date:
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:45
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6036206/fletcher-webster
Website Viewing Date:
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
Website Last Modified Date:
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 09:30
Citation Notes:
https://search.ancestrylibrary.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=4725&h=2717005&ssrc=pt&tid=78626169&pid=48486888938&usePUB=true