Revolutionary War Leaders
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Arthur St. Clair
Arthur St. Clair was born on March 23, 1736 in Thurso, Scotland. He briefly attended the University of Edinburgh and studied medicine before joining...
Hezekiah Maham
Known to be a man with a quick temper, Hezekiah Maham was born in St. Stephen's Parish, South Carolina on June 26, 1739. By his early thirties, Maham...
Lord George Germain
One of the most prominent members on Lord Frederick North’s cabinet, George Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville held the position of Secretary of State...
John Pitcairn
John Pitcairn was born in Scotland in 1722 to the Reverend David Pitcairn and his wife Katherine. The young Pitcairn grew up among a distinguished...
James Wilkinson
James Wilkinson was an American military officer who served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, but perhaps is most notoriously...
Daniel Shays
Most famous for leading the rebellion which bears his name, Daniel Shays began his life as the son of Irish immigrants, Patrick and Margaret. His...
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