He perpetrated the Bath School disaster in Bath, Michigan, killing 45 people, including himself. Julie Parrish, actress, grew up in Tecumseh from the age of 11. She graduated from Tecumseh High School (Michigan), and later became a model and actress. Joseph C. Satterthwaite, diplomat with the Foreign Service, was born in Tecumseh. He served as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Director General of Foreign Service, and Diplomatic Agent/Consul General. Allan Seager, a writer and teacher of creative writing at University of Michigan, lived in Tecumseh from 1935 to his death in 1968. He published numerous short stories and novels, and a biography of poet Theodore Roethke. Don Juan A horse, Don Juan, that belonged to General George Armstrong Custer is buried in Tecumseh. The horse had been sent to a friend living in Tecumseh after the General's death. Sister cities Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada References Further reading External links City of Tecumseh government Populated places established in 1824 Cities in Lenawee County, Michigan 1824 establishments in Michigan Territory