Author: David O. Smith
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664159061
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
This is the story of James, John, and Hamilton Armstrong, three sons of a yeoman farmer living on the Pennsylvania frontier at the outset of the American Revolution. James and John joined the Continental Army in 1776, rose from the ranks to become officers, and served until the army was disbanded in 1783. Hamilton remained home to work the farm, protect the family, and serve in militia and “ranger” units to defend the frontier from repeated attacks from hostile Indian tribes. Their combined wartime experiences encompassed almost the totality of the American Revolution, from Canada in the north to South Carolina in the south and along the western frontier. James and John fought in most of the major battles of the revolution, including Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Guilford Courthouse, Eutaw Springs, and Yorktown, where they distinguished themselves in the eyes of generals like the Marquis de Lafayette, Mad Anthony Wayne, Light- Horse Harry Lee, Nathanael Greene, and George Washington.
The Armstrong Brothers
Author: David O. Smith
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664159061
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
This is the story of James, John, and Hamilton Armstrong, three sons of a yeoman farmer living on the Pennsylvania frontier at the outset of the American Revolution. James and John joined the Continental Army in 1776, rose from the ranks to become officers, and served until the army was disbanded in 1783. Hamilton remained home to work the farm, protect the family, and serve in militia and “ranger” units to defend the frontier from repeated attacks from hostile Indian tribes. Their combined wartime experiences encompassed almost the totality of the American Revolution, from Canada in the north to South Carolina in the south and along the western frontier. James and John fought in most of the major battles of the revolution, including Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Guilford Courthouse, Eutaw Springs, and Yorktown, where they distinguished themselves in the eyes of generals like the Marquis de Lafayette, Mad Anthony Wayne, Light- Horse Harry Lee, Nathanael Greene, and George Washington.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664159061
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
This is the story of James, John, and Hamilton Armstrong, three sons of a yeoman farmer living on the Pennsylvania frontier at the outset of the American Revolution. James and John joined the Continental Army in 1776, rose from the ranks to become officers, and served until the army was disbanded in 1783. Hamilton remained home to work the farm, protect the family, and serve in militia and “ranger” units to defend the frontier from repeated attacks from hostile Indian tribes. Their combined wartime experiences encompassed almost the totality of the American Revolution, from Canada in the north to South Carolina in the south and along the western frontier. James and John fought in most of the major battles of the revolution, including Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Guilford Courthouse, Eutaw Springs, and Yorktown, where they distinguished themselves in the eyes of generals like the Marquis de Lafayette, Mad Anthony Wayne, Light- Horse Harry Lee, Nathanael Greene, and George Washington.
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
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Category : Armstrong County (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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Category : Armstrong County (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 616
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History of Bedford, Somerset, and Fulton Counties, Pennsylvania
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Category : Bedford County (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 966
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Category : Bedford County (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 966
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American Revolutionary War Leaders
Author: Bud Hannings
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
"This massive reference work is a useful tool for researching and discovering the leaders of the American Revolution. Information is included for officers of the Continental Army, Navy, and Marines; leaders of state militias; the framers and signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; diplomats and governors; and, the women who were instrumental during the Revolution"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: McFarland
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
"This massive reference work is a useful tool for researching and discovering the leaders of the American Revolution. Information is included for officers of the Continental Army, Navy, and Marines; leaders of state militias; the framers and signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; diplomats and governors; and, the women who were instrumental during the Revolution"--Provided by publisher.
Uncle
Author: Irena McCammon Scott
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 1557539308
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the most comprehensive biographical study of John Purdue (c. 1802-1876) to date, Purdue's great-great-grandniece describes her travels to the diverse places where Purdue had lived in order to learn about the mysterious relative known in her family as Uncle. Using fresh, unpublished source materials-including Purdue's personal correspondence, business ledgers, and the family oral histories-the author examines Purdue's beginning among illiterate, immigrant, Pennsylvania mountain-hollow folks. Uncle challenges a commonly held belief that Purdue was a cold-hearted business mogul. Instead the author shows Purdue as a human being and as a generous family man with a visionary nature.
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 1557539308
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
In the most comprehensive biographical study of John Purdue (c. 1802-1876) to date, Purdue's great-great-grandniece describes her travels to the diverse places where Purdue had lived in order to learn about the mysterious relative known in her family as Uncle. Using fresh, unpublished source materials-including Purdue's personal correspondence, business ledgers, and the family oral histories-the author examines Purdue's beginning among illiterate, immigrant, Pennsylvania mountain-hollow folks. Uncle challenges a commonly held belief that Purdue was a cold-hearted business mogul. Instead the author shows Purdue as a human being and as a generous family man with a visionary nature.
Prominent Families of New York
Author: Lyman Horace Weeks
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Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Category : New York (N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1034
Book Description
Includes cumulative subject index of the entire set. 1 v.
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1034
Book Description
Includes cumulative subject index of the entire set. 1 v.
The National Cyclopædia of American Biography
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1036
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1036
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The Encyclopedia of the Irish in America
Author: Michael Glazier
Publisher: Notre Dame, Ind. : University of Notre Dame Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Distinguished scholars from American, Ireland, Canada and Britain have contributed major articles about important events, themes, and people of the Irish saga in American, from colonial times to today.
Publisher: Notre Dame, Ind. : University of Notre Dame Press
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Distinguished scholars from American, Ireland, Canada and Britain have contributed major articles about important events, themes, and people of the Irish saga in American, from colonial times to today.
The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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