John White (major)
Major John White was a native Irish soldier in the American Revolutionary War. He died from a gunshot wound shortly after October 4, 1777, while acting as a volunteer aide under General John Sullivan during the Battle of Germantown.[1] He was shot during the attempted burning of Chew House, also known as Cliveden.[2]
Major John White | |
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| Born | Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Germantown |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Moore |
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White was a merchant prior to the war. In 1765 or 1766, he married Sarah Moore, daughter of Alexander Moore. Before her death on October 15, 1770, they had three children: Alexander, William, and John Moore White.[3] He left his family and business in England in order to participate in the war.
References
- "General Orders, 29 September 1777". Founders Online. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- Battle of Germantown#Casualties
- Reports of Committees: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 48th Congress, 2nd Session United States congressional serial set. United States. Congress. Senate. 1852. p. 152. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
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