John Dunlap
John Dunlap | |
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| Born | August 21, 1746 Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland |
| Died | 27 November 1812 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Christ Church Burial Ground 39°57′08″N 75°08′53″W / 39.9523434°N 75.1480767°W |
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| Known for | Printing the first copies of the United States Declaration of Independence |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Hayes Ellison |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | –1794 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry |
| Conflicts | American Revolutionary War Whiskey Rebellion |
John Dunlap (21 August 1746 – 27 November 1812) was an early American printer who emigrated from Ulster, Ireland and who printed the first copies of the United States Declaration of Independence and was one of the most successful Irish/American printers of his era. He served in the Continental Army under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.