| Birth: | Apr. 14, 1796 | | Death: | Jun. 12, 1878 | 
Brevet Brigadier General. Born near Paris, France, Bonneville graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. His long service in the army was distinguished by his exploration of the Rocky Mountains (1831-1835) & service in the Mexican War. The Bonneville Salt Flats of Utah are named for him. Bonneville served as colonel, 3d U.S. Infantry & as commander of Benton Barracks in St. Louis. After retiring, he was honored with a brevet promotion to brigadier general for "long & faithful services in the army." (bio by: Connie Nisinger)
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Spouse:
Susan Neis Bonneville (1846 - 1910)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Benjamin Louis Eulalie Bonneville | | | Burial:
Bellefontaine Cemetery
Saint Louis
St. Louis City
Missouri, USA
Plot: Block 85, Lot 1111
GPS (lat/lon): 38.69354, -90.2295 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Nov 17, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 18445 |
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