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2 unusual facts about Alfred Pleasonton


Alfred Pleasonton

The city of Pleasanton, Kansas, despite its different spelling, has begun an annual festival named for Pleasonton.

Alfred's much older brother, Augustus, attended the United States Military Academy and served as Assistant Adjutant General and paymaster of the state of Pennsylvania; his career direction obviously affected his younger brother's and both boys were assured nomination to the Academy by their father's fame from the War of 1812.



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