Born at Standing Stone, Pennsylvania, July 20, 1768; ensign in the army of General Wayne, 1792; returned to his home, 1795; received a captain's commission, 1798; occupied land near Pittsburg; resided then at Northumberland, 1807-1812; went again to the front and served during the Canadian campaign in command of 22nd regiment infantry; colonel of 2nd infantry, New York, 1819; brevet. brigadier-general, 1822; placed in command of the Northwest territory headquarters at Detroit, 1825 until his death; died in Detroit, April 15, 1851. (Appleton. "Wayne County") ; Chronography, p. 138-139) (blue index cards)
From the description of Hugh Brady papers, 1793-1839. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 319519286
