Benjamin Loxley
American architect (1720–1801) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Loxley, also known as Benjamin Lockley (December 20, 1720 – October 1801) was a Philadelphia carpenter-architect, master builder, investor and military leader in the American Colonial Period. He began his career by working as a carpenter-architect and renting out land outside the city. He then worked as a master builder and built various properties in the city. He invested in many schemes and was a member of the Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia.
Benjamin Loxley | |
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Born | (1720-12-20)December 20, 1720 Wakefield, England |
Died | Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Carpenter-architect, master builder, investor |
Organization | Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Province of Pennsylvania United States |
Service/ | Philadelphia Associators |
Years of service | 1742–1780 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | Battle of Red Bank Battle of Brandywine |
Loxley was a Patriot military leader and was engaged in several battles. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a major in command of artillery. He fought in battles under George Washington. He was taken as a prisoner of war when the British captured and overtook Philadelphia and eventually released in a prisoner exchange.