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William Alexander, known as Lord Stirling, was a Continental Army general. Born in New York City in 1726, he was the son of James Alexander (1690 – 1756), at one time the surveyor general of New York and New Jersey and a noted colonial lawyer. He was well educated, and like his father he became an excellent mathematician and astronomer.
16 de oct. de 2016 · William Alexander, Lord Stirling was born in New York City in 1726. He became one of George Washington’s most loyal military subordinates during the America Revolution. Stirling previously served as a supply officer during the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), where he first met Lt. George Washington.
Serving in this capacity, Stirling made his reputation as a military man fighting in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. He spent the winter of 1777-78 with Washington at Valley Forge.
William Alexander (1726-1783) of New York City, popularly known as Lord Stirling, was a merchant, public official, the first governor of King's (Columbia) College, and a soldier in the American Revolution. He joined the British army at the onset of the French and Indian War, acting as commissary, aide and secretary to Governor William Shirley.
11 de ago. de 2023 · William Alexander was born on December 4, 1726, in New York City, and died on January 15, 1783, in Albany New York. While Alexander was in England with Governor Shirley, he tried to stake his claim to the Earldom of Stirling. The title had become dormant when Henry Alexander, the 5th Earl of Stirling, died, and William’s father, James, failed ...
Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, was one of Washington's most trusted officers. Had not his productive life been cut short just before the end of the Revolution, hw would certainly be one af America's icons. The author (his grandson) tells the story of his life with the aid of his substantial correspondence collection.
ALEXANDER, WILLIAM. (1726–1783). Continental officer and claimant to the title of Lord Stirling. William was the son of James Alexander (1691–1756), a prominent New York lawyer, and Mary Sprat Provoost, a merchant. Growing up in privileged circumstances, he received a good education from his father and private tutors and became a proficient ...
