- John Stanwix
John Stanwix (born about 1690,
England ; died at sea, December, 1765) was a British soldier.He entered the army in 1706, rose to a captain of the grenadiers in 1739, major of marines in 1741, and lieutenant-colonel in 1745, and was appointed equerry to
Frederick, Prince of Wales , in 1749. In 1750, he was promoted to the government ofCarlisle , which city he represented in theBritish parliament . In 1754, he became deputy quartermaster-general of the forces, and onJanuary 1 1756 , he was made colonel-commandant of the 1st battalion of the 60th or royal American regiment. On his arrival in America he was given the command of the southern district. During 1757 his headquarters were atCarlisle, Pennsylvania , and he was appointed brigadier-general on December 27 of that year. After his relief by General John Forbes in 1758, General Stanwix went to Albany, whence he was ordered to the Oneida carrying-place, to secure that important position by the erection of a work which was calledFort Stanwix in his honor. In 1759 he returned to Pennsylvania, repairedFort Pitt , and surmounted the works with cannon, also securing, by his prudence, the good will of the Indians. OnJune 19 1759 , he was appointed major-general, but he was relieved by GeneralRobert Monckton onMay 4 1760 , and became lieutenant-general onJanuary 19 1761 . After his return to England he was appointed lieutenant-governor of theIsle of Wight , became colonel of the 8th foot, and was amember of parliament for Appleby inWestmorland .He was lost at sea while crossing from
Dublin, Ireland toHolyhead, Wales in "The Eagle", a packet.External links
* [http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/CX_JOHN_STANWIX.HTM John Stanwix] at the Probert Encyclopedia
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