Phineas Lyman
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phineas Lyman (1716 – 1774) was a colonial American soldier known for his service in the provincial British Army of the French and Indian War. He later led a group of New England veterans of the war to settle in the new colony of West Florida where he died shortly before the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. He earned a reputation as the most experienced colonial American officer during the war.
Quick Facts Member of the Connecticut State Senate, Personal details ...
Phineas Lyman | |
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Member of the Connecticut State Senate | |
In office 1749–1755 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1716 Durham, Connecticut, Great Britain |
Died | 1774 (aged 57–58) |
Resting place | Mississippi, United States |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Years of service | 1755-1762 |
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