Stephen W. Kearny

Stephen W. Kearny

Stephen Watts Kearny ( /ˈkɑrni/ KAR-nee; surname also appears as Kearney in some historic sources; August 30, 1794 – October 31, 1848), was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army. He is remembered for his significant contributions in the Mexican–American War, especially the conquest of California. The Kearny code, which sought to regulate government behavior toward Californios, was named after him.