Elijah Wadsworth
Elijah Wadsworth | |
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| Born | November 14, 1747 |
| Died | December 30, 1817 (aged 70) Canfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Continental Army |
| Service years | 1775–1781, 1812–1814 |
| Rank | Captain (American Revolution), Major general (1804) |
| Unit | 2nd Continental Light Dragoons |
| Commands | 4th Division of the State militia |
| Conflicts |
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| Spouse |
Rhoda Hopkins (m. 1780) |
| Children | 5, including Frederick |
| Relations | William Wadsworth |
| Other work | Postmaster, Worshipful Master |
Elijah Wadsworth (November 14, 1747 – December 30, 1817) was a captain in the American Revolutionary War and a major general in the War of 1812. He was a prominent military officer, Ohio pioneer, local organizer and leader, and wealthy land speculator.