(1742-1775)
He built his house, which can be seen nearby, about 1764. A trader, he cleared wilderness and fought Indians in "Cresap's War" in Ohio, 1774. As a Captain he led riflemen, some painted Indian-style, to Boston at the start of the Revolution. Because of failing health he attempted to return home but died on the way and is buried in Trinity Churchyard, New York City. A brick addition to the house was built about 1781.| HM Number | HM2EG |
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| Placed By | The Maryland Bicentennial Commission and the Maryland Historical Society |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at 10:53am PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17S E 705246 N 4379627 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 39.54180000, -78.61153333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 32.508', W 78° 36.692' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 32' 30.48" N, 78° 36' 41.52" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 301 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 18901-19013 Opessa St, Oldtown MD 21555, US |
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