Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
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Army officer.
Lieutenent Colonel Josiah Harmar commanded the Pennsylvania troops at Camp Port Vincennes.
Soldier in American Revolution; brigadier-general, U.S. Army; adjutant-general of Pennsylvania. In 1790 he waged a campaign near Fort Wayne, Ind., was involved in Wayne's Indian campaign 1793-4.
Born in Philadelphia, November 10, 1753; died, August 20, 1813. He was educated in a Quaker school; joined the 6th Pa. Regt. as a lieutenant Colonel, October 1, 1776; served throughout the Revolution; on September 30, 1783 was commander of the army. He married Sarah Jenkins on October 19, 1784. His special service was on Scioto, Ohio, in Indiana and Illinois against the Indians. It is said that although he was a very brave and fine man, he was not particularly successful as a commander. Fort Harman was named for him. He resigned from the army, January 1, 1792. (DAB) (blue index cards)
Soldier in American Revolution; brigadier-general, U.S. Army; adjutant-general of Pennsylvania. In 1790 he waged a campaign near Fort Wayne, Ind., was involved in Wayne's Indian campaign 1793-1794.
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https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n84144498
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Delaware Indians
Frontier and pioneer life
Harmar's Expedition, 1790
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Iroquois Indians
Miami Indians
Miami Indians
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Shawnee Indians
Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794
Wyandot Indians
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Fort Washington (Ohio)
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Indiana
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Fort Knox (Ky.)
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Illinois
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Northwest, Old
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Pennsylvania
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United States
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Fort Washington (Ohio)
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Fort Harmar (Ohio)
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Missouri
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Kentucky
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Ohio--Washington County
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Kentucky
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Fort Franklin (Franklin, Pa.)
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United States
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Ohio
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Big Beaver Creek (Pa.)
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Indiana
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Covalt's Station (Ohio)
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Fort Steuben (Ohio)
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Northwest, Old
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Vincennes (Ind.)
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French Creek (Pa.)
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Middle West
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