Results for Gen. William Irvine
Gen. William Irvine
Early Carlisle physician, member of Provincial Convention, Revolutionary officer, commander at Fort Pitt, occupied house that stood on this site before 1800.
Marker is at the intersection of High Street (Pennsylvania Route 74) and Bedford Street, on the right when traveling ...
Brig. Gen. William Irvine
1741-1804
Irish born, educated in medicine, Irvine practiced in Carlisle till the Revolutionary War. Led a Pennsylvania Regiment in important campaigns. In 1781, chosen by Washington to command western dept., headquartered at Fort Pitt. Headed Penna. militia in quelling the Whiskey ...
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