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William Henry Harrison
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“William Henry Harrison”
William Henry Harrison was born February 9, 1773, in Charles City County, Virginia. ... ” The son of Benjamin Harrison, who was himself the governor of Virginia and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Educated at Hampden-Sidney College, the young Harrison entered medical school but was forced to leave in 1791 when his father died. Harrison decided on a military career and in 1791 he was commissioned an ensign in the First Regiment Infantry. Harrison remained in the Army until 1798, rising to the rank of captain. ... On November 22, 1795, Harrison married Anna Symmes. ...
From 1792 to 1794 Harrison was Anthony Waynes aide-de-camp in battles against the Miami Indians, and he was promoted to captain in 1797.
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Title: William Henry Harrison
Words: 509
Rating: None
Pages: 2
submitted by: tggolfer2
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