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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Puritans, (search)
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Wigglesworth , Edward 1742 -1826 (search)
Wigglesworth, Edward 1742-1826
Military officer; born in Ipswich, Mass., Jan. 3, 1742; graduated at Harvard College in 1761; became colonel in the Continental army in June, 1776; took part in the manoeuvres of the American squadron on Lake Champlain; and was present in the battle of Monmouth and other actions.
In 1778 he was president of a court of inquiry to examine into the capitulation of Forts Montgomery and Clinton; in 1779 he resigned, and was made collector of the port of Newburyport.
He died in Newburyport, Mass., Dec. 8, 1826.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Winthrop , Fitz-john 1639 -1707 (search)
Winthrop, Fitz-john 1639-1707
Military officer; born in Ipswich, Mass., March 19, 1639; son of John Winthrop, 2d; went to England; held a commission under Richard Cromwell; and, returning to Connecticut, became a representative in the Congress of the confederacy in 1671.
He served as major in King Philip's War, and in 1686 was one of the council of Governor Andros.
In 1690 he was major-general of the army designed to operate against Canada, and conducted the expedition with skill and prudence.
He was agent of the colony in England; and so wisely did he conduct affairs that the legislature of Massachusetts gave him $2,000. He was governor of Connecticut from 1698 until his death.
Like his father, he was fond of scientific pursuits, and was a fellow of the Royal Society.
He died in Boston, Mass., Nov. 27, 1707.