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Henry Hastings Sibley (February 20, 1811 – February 18, 1891) was a fur trader with the American Fur Company, the first U.S. Congressional representative for Minnesota Territory, the first governor of the state of Minnesota, and a U.S. military leader in the Dakota War of 1862 and a subsequent expedition into Dakota Territory in 1863.
Henry Sibley was appointed regional manager of the AFC's "Sioux Outfit" and made his headquarters at Mendota in 1834. After his arrival at Mendota, Sibley reorganized his department, traveled to all the posts within his jurisdiction, and built both a stone warehouse and residence at Mendota.
Henry Hastings Sibley occupied the stage of Minnesota history for fifty-six active years. He was the territory's first representative in Congress (1849–1853) and the state's first governor (1858–1860).
After the fur trade dwindled, Henry Sibley became a successful businessman, investing in lumbering, river transportation, railroads, and land. He played a pivotal role in the 1851 treaty negotiations and later commanded U.S. troops during the war and on the 1863 punitive expeditions.
Jul 16, 2014 · Henry Hastings Sibley occupied the stage of Minnesota history for 56 active years. He was the territory’s first representative in Congress (1849–1853) and the state’s first governor (1858–1860). In 1862 he led a volunteer army against the Dakota under Taoyateduta (Little Crow).
Dec 8, 2020 · In 1862, serving as a colonel and later brigadier general, he led U.S. Army raids in battles against Dakota. More than 500 settlers had been killed in southwestern...
Jul 20, 2020 · Born in Detroit, Michigan on February 20, 1811, he first studied law in his father’s office. In 1829, the American Fur Company hired Sibley. By 1834 he’s a partner in the firm and placed in charge of the trade with the Dakota in Minnesota. Sibley started his political career in 1838.
