William Ormsby

William Ormsby
Born
William Matthew Ormsby

1814
Greenville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1860 (aged 45–46)
Pyramid Lake, Nevada, U.S.
Known forEarly settler in the state of Nevada
Military career
RankMajor
ConflictsFirst Battle of Pyramid Lake

William Matthew Ormsby (1814 – May 12, 1860) was an American military leader and an early settler of the state of Nevada. He was instrumental in the establishment of Carson City and the Nevada Territory. Major Ormsby was killed leading a Militia force against Paiute Indians in what was called the Pyramid Lake War.

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