Return J. Meigs, Sr.
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Return Jonathan Meigs (December 17, 1734 – January 28, 1823) was a colonel who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. One of his most important achievements was leading Meigs Raid on the British forces in Sag Harbor, New York in which he took ninety prisoners and destroyed twelve ships, but didn't lose a single man.[1]
After the war Meigs was appointed surveyor of the Ohio Company of Associates which is credited as bringing the first non-Indian settlers to Ohio.[2].
His son Return J. Meigs, Jr. was to be an Ohio governor and senator. His great-grandson Brig. Gen. Montgomery C. Meigs and great-great grandson of Maj. John Rodgers Meigs had distinguished military careers. Montgomery Meigs, also a general, is also a descendant.
Meigs County, Tennessee is named in his honor.
[edit] References
- Return Jonathan Meigs. FamousAmericans.net. Retrieved on March 9, 2006.
- Return Jonathan Meigs. The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved on March 9, 2006.
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