James Frye (b. in Andover, Massachusetts, in 1709; d. 8 January 1776) was a colonial soldier. He filled several local offices, served at the capture of Louisburg in…
John Nixon (March 1, 1727–March 24, 1815) was an American brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on March…
Ebenezer Sproat (1752–1805), surname also spelled Sprout, was an officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, a pioneer to the Ohio Country, and one of…
Joseph Frye (March 19, 1712 – July 25, 1794) was a renowned military leader from colonial Maine. Born in Andover, Massachusetts, he obtained the rank of general in…
William North (1755{spaced ndash}January 3, 1836) was an American soldier and politician.==Life==He was the son of John North, who commanded Fort Frederick in 1751, and Fort St. George…
William Stacy (February 15, 1734 – August 1802) was an officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and a pioneer to the Ohio Country. Published…
Caleb Gibbs (1748–1818) was the first commander of the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, the unit that protected General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.Gibbs was born on February 28,…
Alexander Oliver (November 30, 1744 – September 2, 1828) was an American soldier who fought during the Revolutionary War.==Background and the American Revolution==Oliver was born in Sherborn, Massachusetts,…
John Thomas (1724 – 2 June 1776) was an American doctor and soldier from Massachusetts who became a major general in the Continental Army. He was a leader…