James McHenry

James McHenry (November 16, 1753 – May 3, 1816) was an early American statesman. McHenry was a signer of the United States Constitution. He was from Maryland. Fort McHenry was named for him. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War from January 27, 1796 to May 13, 1800, under Presidents George Washington and John Adams.

James McHenry
3rd United States Secretary of War
In office January 27, 1796 – May 13, 1800
President	George Washington (1796-1797) John Adams (1797-1800)
Preceded by	Timothy Pickering
Succeeded by	Samuel Dexter
Personal details
Born	November 16, 1753 Ballymena, Ulster, Ireland
Died	May 3, 1816 Baltimore, Maryland