John Armstrong, Sr.

U.S. Congressperson

1717 – 1795

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Who was John Armstrong, Sr.?

John Armstrong was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a major general during the Revolutionary War. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania is named in his honor.

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Born
Oct 13, 1717
Ireland
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • County Fermanagh
Died
Mar 9, 1795

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on July 23, 2013

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