James Winchester
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James Winchester was an early American military officer, politician, and land speculator who played a key role in the settlement and development of the Tennessee frontier.
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
American military officer
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land speculator ⓘ person ⓘ pioneer ⓘ politician ⓘ |
| activity |
frontier leadership
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land speculation in Tennessee ⓘ |
| conflict |
American Revolutionary War
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War of 1812 ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | American of European descent ⓘ |
| historicalRegion | Tennessee frontier ⓘ |
| knownFor |
role in early Tennessee military defense
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role in early Tennessee politics ⓘ role in settlement of Middle Tennessee ⓘ |
| militaryBranch |
Continental Army
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United States Army ⓘ |
| notableAchievement |
early leadership in Middle Tennessee settlement
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promotion to brigadier general in the United States Army ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
captured at the Battle of Frenchtown
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prisoner of war during the War of 1812 ⓘ |
| notableWork | leadership in the settlement and development of the Tennessee frontier ⓘ |
| placeOfBirth | Maryland ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath | Tennessee ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
brigadier general
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member of the Tennessee House of Representatives ⓘ speaker of the Tennessee Senate ⓘ |
| residence | Tennessee ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Memphis, Tennessee