William Lenoir (general)
American Revolutionary war officer and politician (1751-1839) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Lenoir (May 8, 1751 – May 6, 1839) was an American Revolutionary War officer and prominent statesman in late 18th-century and early 19th-century North Carolina. Both Lenoir, North Carolina, and Lenoir County, North Carolina, are named for him.[1] Additionally, Lenoir City, Tennessee, is jointly named for him and for his son, William Ballard Lenoir. The USS Lenoir (AKA-74) was indirectly named for him.
Quick Facts Speaker of the North Carolina Senate, Preceded by ...
William Lenoir | |
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Speaker of the North Carolina Senate | |
In office 1790–1795 | |
Preceded by | Charles Johnson |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1751-05-08)May 8, 1751 Brunswick County, Colony of Virginia |
Died | May 6, 1839(1839-05-06) (aged 87) Fort Defiance, Caldwell County, North Carolina |
Resting place | Fort Defiance Cemetery Lenoir, North Carolina |
Spouse | Ann Ballard |
Relations | William Ballard Lenoir (son) Israel Pickens (son-in-law) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Colonial and state militias |
Years of service | 1775–1812 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Surry County Regiment (1776-1777), Wilkes County Regiment (1777-1781) |
Commands | Fifth North Carolina Division |
Battles/wars | Battle of Stono Ferry, Siege of Savannah, Battle of Kings Mountain, Haw River |
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