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Alexander Macomb, 3 Apr 1782 - 25 Jun 1841 Credit Line Owner: U.S. Military Academy 27 May-27 June 1829 Object number ...
Alexander Macomb Monument. By Dan Austin of HistoricDetroit.org. Stoically standing in the middle of Washington Boulevard is the statue of Gen. Alexander Macomb, a hero in the War of 1812 and longtime 19th century military leader in Detroit. Macomb was born in Detroit - then British-held territory - into a wealthy family on April 3, 1782.
Alexander Macomb (1748–1831) was an American fur trader, merchant and land speculator known for purchasing nearly four million acres from the state of New York after the American Revolutionary War. A Loyalist sympathizer, he operated from New York City after the war.
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Alexander Macomb. ALEXANDER MACOMB was born in British-held Detroit on 3 April 1782; moved with his parents to New York City and received a classical education at a Newark (New Jersey) academy; enrolled at age sixteen in a New York militia company; at Alexander Hamilton's recommendation during the emergency with France, was commissioned a ...
Alexander Macomb Monument - Artifacts. Gen. Alexander Macomb was a medal recipient from his heroics during the War of 1812. Michigan's Macomb County is named for him.
Alexander Macomb (April 3, 1782–June 25, 1841) was the Commanding General of the United States Army from May 29, 1828, to June 25, 1841. Macomb was the field commander at the Battle of Plattsburgh, and after the stunning victory was lauded with praise and styled "The Hero of Plattsburgh" by some of the American press. He was promoted Major General for his conduct, receiving both the thanks ...
