Joseph Spencer
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Joseph Spencer (October 3, 1714 – January 13, 1789) was an American lawyer, soldier, and statesman from Connecticut. During the Revolutionary War, he served both as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a major general in the Continental Army.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Connecticut Council, Member of the Continental Congress ...
Joseph Spencer | |
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Member of the Connecticut Council | |
In office 1780–1789 | |
In office 1776–1776 | |
Member of the Continental Congress | |
In office 1779–1779 | |
Preceded by | Oliver Wolcott |
Succeeded by | Oliver Wolcott |
Personal details | |
Born | October 3, 1714 East Haddam, Connecticut, British America |
Died | January 13, 1789 (1789-01-14) (aged 74) East Haddam, Connecticut, U.S. |
Spouses | Martha Brainerd
(m. 1738; died 1754)Hannah Brown Southmaid
(m. 1756) |
Children | 13 |
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Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
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Years of service |
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Rank | Major general |
Unit | 12th Connecticut Militia 2nd Connecticut Regiment |
Battles/wars | King George's War |
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