William J. Worth

William J. Worth
William J. Worth
	General William Jenkins Worth by Mathew Brady
Birth name	William Jenkins Worth
Born	March 1, 1794; Hudson, New York, U.S.
Died	May 7, 1849 (aged 55); San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Buried	Worth Square, New York city, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1813–1849
Rank	Colonel; Brevet Major General
Commands	8th Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	War of 1812 Battle of Fort George; Battle of Chippawa; Battle of Crysler's Farm; Battle of Lundy's Lane; Seminole Wars Second Seminole War; Mexican–American War Battle of Monterrey; Siege of Veracruz; Battle of Cerro Gordo; Battle of Contreras; Battle of Churubusco; Battle of Molino del Rey; Battle of Chapultepec;

William Jenkins Worth (March 1, 1794 – May 7, 1849) was an American officer during the War of 1812, the Seminole Wars, and the Mexican–American War.