Biographical Sketches of the Generals of the Continental Army of the Revolution

part in the expedition against Cape Breton and in the French and Indian

War. He commanded a company of minute-men at Lexington, and a regiment at the battle of Bunker Hill. On the 9th of August, 1776, he received the appointment of brigadier-general. He was in active service until 1780, when ill health, and the effects of a severe wound received at Bunker Hill, compelled his resigna...