Armwell Long
American army officer (1754–1834) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armwell Long (February 17, 1754 – November 22, 1834) was an American military officer and politician. He served in the Revolutionary War, being close friends with George Washington, was one of Delaware's commanding lieutenant colonels during the War of 1812, and served six terms in the Delaware General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives.
Quick Facts Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the Sussex County at-large district, Preceded by ...
Armwell Long | |
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Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the Sussex County at-large district | |
In office January 7, 1800 – January 1, 1805 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Sorden |
Succeeded by | Jesse Green |
In office January 5, 1808 – January 3, 1809 | |
Preceded by | Jesse Green |
Succeeded by | Thomas W. Rogers |
Commissioner of the Levy Court | |
In office 1798–1802 | |
Preceded by | Unknown |
Succeeded by | John Morris |
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Born | (1754-02-17)February 17, 1754 Worcester County, Maryland |
Died | November 22, 1834(1834-11-22) (aged 80) Dagsboro Hundred, Delaware, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Allegiance | United States |
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Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands | Delaware 10th/12th Regiment |
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