William Maxwell (Continental Army general)
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William Maxwell (1733 – November 4, 1796) was an Irish-born brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
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William Maxwell | |
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Nickname(s) | Scotch Willie |
Born | c. 1733 County Tyrone, Kingdom of Ireland |
Died | November 4, 1796 Lansdown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain United States |
Service/ | Colonial militia Continental Army |
Years of service | Colonial militia: 1755–1760 Continental Army: 1775–1780 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | 1st New Jersey Regiment |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War |
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