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William Maxwell

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William Maxwell

Birth
County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Death
4 Nov 1796 (aged 62–63)
Lansdowne, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Greenwich Township, Warren County, New Jersey, USA
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Revolutionary War Continental Army Brigadier General. During the American Revolution, he led the 2nd New Jersey Regiment. Among his many actions, he fought in the Battle of Newtown and was regarded by General George Washington as one of the best battlefield commanders of the American forces.
Revolutionary War Continental Army Brigadier General. During the American Revolution, he led the 2nd New Jersey Regiment. Among his many actions, he fought in the Battle of Newtown and was regarded by General George Washington as one of the best battlefield commanders of the American forces.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Oct 1, 1998
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3642/william-maxwell: accessed ), memorial page for William Maxwell (1733–4 Nov 1796), Find a Grave Memorial ID 3642, citing Greenwich Cemetery, Greenwich Township, Warren County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.