William Lee Davidson
American revolution militia general (1746–1781) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about William Lee Davidson?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
William Lee Davidson (1746–1781) was an officer in the North Carolina militia and Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in Pennsylvania and moved with his family to Rowan County, North Carolina in 1750. He was killed at the Battle of Cowan's Ford.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
William Lee Davidson, Sr. | |
---|---|
Born | 1746 (1746) Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 1, 1781 (aged 34–35) Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Continental Army North Carolina Militia |
Years of service | 1775–1781 |
Rank | Colonel, Brigadier General (Pro Tempore) |
Unit | Rowan County Regiment; 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th North Carolina Regiments |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Signature |
Close