Thomas Lincoln Casey, Sr.

1831–1896 (age 65)

Military Engineer

Biography

Thomas Lincoln Casey Sr. spent his career in the United States Army Corps of Engineers, overseeing the completion of monuments such as the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty's pedestal while supervising countless fortifications, now honored at Silas Casey Cemetery.

He combined technical brilliance with a concern for the soldiers who served under him, and his meticulous standards made a lasting contribution to the nation's civil and military infrastructure.

Also buried at Silas Casey Cemetery

Edward W. Casey
1850–1891 (age 41)
Silas Casey Cemetery
Edward W. Casey was a military officer who lived from 1850 to 1891.
Edward Pearce Casey
1864–1940 (age 76)
Silas Casey Cemetery
Edward Pearce Casey (1864-1940) was a Portland-based individual active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Abby Perry Pearce
1813–1862 (age 49)
Silas Casey Cemetery
Abby Perry Pearce (1813-1862) was a 19th-century woman buried in Silas Casey Cemetery.
Wanton Casey
1760–1842 (age 82)
Silas Casey Cemetery
Wanton Casey (1760-1842) lived through the American Revolution and the early decades of the republic.
Silas Casey
1807–1882 (age 75)
Silas Casey Cemetery
Silas Casey (1807-1882) was an East Greenwich resident who lived during the 19th century.

Other notable military engineers

George Bomford
1780–1848 (age 68)
Rock Creek Cemetery
George Bomford (1780-1848) was a U.S. Army officer and military engineer.