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Benjamin Lincoln was born at 1733-01-24

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Benjamin Lincoln was died at 1810-05-09

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Benjamin Lincoln was died at age 77

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Benjamin Lincoln's nationalities is American

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Benjamin Lincoln was a major general in the Continental Army

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Birthday	January 24, 1733
Died on	May 9, 1810
Nationality	American
Famous	Leaders, Revolutionaries, Military Leaders, Officer
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Famous as	Officer
Died at Age	77

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Who is Benjamin Lincoln?

Benjamin Lincoln is perhaps lesser known but nevertheless an important figure of the American Revolutionary War, during which he was the major general of the Continental Army. Leaving behind a life of comfort and wealth, he dedicated his entire life to the service of his country. Inspired by his father’s public life, he followed the latter’s footsteps and began his career as a town constable at the young age of 21. He later went on to become an adjutant in the 3rd Regiment of the Suffolk County militia, eventually promoted as lieutenant colonel and finally major general of the Continental Army. Lincoln participated in the Boston Campaign, Battle of White Plains, Battle of Bound Brook, Siege of Savannah and Siege of Charleston. His career witnessed three major surrenders during the American Revolutionary War. Even after he retired from the military, he took an active part in politics in his native Massachusetts. He served as the 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and the 1st United States Secretary at War. He was also a member of the Massachusetts state convention.To know more interesting facts about his childhood, personal life and achievements in the military, scroll down and continue to read this biography.

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Childhood & Early Life

Benjamin Lincoln was born in Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, to Colonel Benjamin Lincoln and Elizabeth Thaxter Lincoln.

His father was a very affluent man and held many civic posts. Benjamin worked in his family farm for a brief period and attended the local school in the town.

Following his father’s footsteps in public life, at the age of 21, he became a town constable. Later in 1755, he joined as an adjutant in the 3rd Regiment of the Suffolk County militia.

Career

In 1757, he was elected as a town clerk in Hingham, a position that he held for the next twenty years of his life. He actively participated in militia during the French and Indian War.

In 1763, he was promoted to the rank of a major. Over the next two years, he was elected as the town selectman of Hingham, a position that he continued to hold for a period of six years.

In 1770, he put forward the measures towards non-importation of British goods and also voiced his opinion against the Boston massacre.

In 1772, he was promoted as the lieutenant colonel of the 3rd Regiment of the Suffolk militia. That year, he was elected as a representative of the town to the provincial assembly.

In 1774, the provincial assembly reformed to become the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. He continued to be elected to this body and took the role of managing militia organization and supply.

In 1776, he was promoted to the rank of the major general of the Massachusetts militia, which assigned him the duty of managing coastal defences. The same year, he successfully commanded the last of the Royal Navy ships from Boston Harbor.

In September 1776, he was commissioned to command a brigade of militia that was sent on mission to join forces with General George Washington in New York. His brigade reached southwestern Connecticut, after which he was given new orders to bring them to join Washington's army which was heading towards the north.

On February 14, 1777, he was appointed as the major general in the Continental Army, after General Washington was impressed with him. He led his brigade to Bound Brook, New Jersey, facing a surprise attack.

He was defeated in the Battle of Bound Brook, where he was countered by a much larger force. This risky mission could have also lead to his capture, an incident that he narrowly escaped.

In September 1777, during the Battles of Saratoga, he commanded his forces, injuring himself in the process. His participation resulted in John Burgoyne's surrender of a British army.

In 1780, he was forced to surrender more than 5,000 men to Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton during the Battle of Charleston. It was one of the worst defeats of the Continental Army and Benjamin Lincoln was taken as a prisoner of war.

In November 1780, he was exchanged for the British Major General William Phillips. He rejoined the Washington’s main army and and played a crucial role in the Siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Lord Cornwallis on October 19, 1781.

In 1781, he was appointed as the first Secretary of War in George Washington's administration. He was appointed by the Confederation Congress under the Articles of Confederation.

In 1787, as a member of the Massachusetts state convention, he ratified the United States Constitution. The same year, he ended the Shays' Rebellion, a farmers uprising.

He served as Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and as the Collector of the Port of Boston, before he retired from public life in 1809.

Personal Life & Legacy

In 1756, at the age of 23 he married Mary Cushing. She was the daughter of the Elijah Cushing of Pembroke, Massachusetts. The couple had eleven children, out of which seven survived till adulthood.

He served as the trustee of the Derby Academy

He died at the age of 77 in Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S. He was laid to rest at the Old Ship Church in Hingham.

In 1972, his home, the ‘General Benjamin Lincoln House' was declared a National Historic Landmark and was enlisted in the National Register of Historic Places.

Trivia

He served as the officer in the American Revolution who rendered distinguished service in the northern campaigns early in the war, but was forced to surrender at Charleston in 1780.

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Benjamin Lincoln biography timelines

// 24th Jan 1733
Benjamin Lincoln was born in Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, to Colonel Benjamin Lincoln and Elizabeth Thaxter Lincoln.
// 1755
Following his father’s footsteps in public life, at the age of 21, he became a town constable. Later in 1755, he joined as an adjutant in the 3rd Regiment of the Suffolk County militia.
// 1756
In 1756, at the age of 23 he married Mary Cushing. She was the daughter of the Elijah Cushing of Pembroke, Massachusetts. The couple had eleven children, out of which seven survived till adulthood.
// 1757
In 1757, he was elected as a town clerk in Hingham, a position that he held for the next twenty years of his life. He actively participated in militia during the French and Indian War.
// 1763
In 1763, he was promoted to the rank of a major. Over the next two years, he was elected as the town selectman of Hingham, a position that he continued to hold for a period of six years.
// 1770
In 1770, he put forward the measures towards non-importation of British goods and also voiced his opinion against the Boston massacre.
// 1772
In 1772, he was promoted as the lieutenant colonel of the 3rd Regiment of the Suffolk militia. That year, he was elected as a representative of the town to the provincial assembly.
// 1774
In 1774, the provincial assembly reformed to become the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. He continued to be elected to this body and took the role of managing militia organization and supply.
// 1776
In 1776, he was promoted to the rank of the major general of the Massachusetts militia, which assigned him the duty of managing coastal defences. The same year, he successfully commanded the last of the Royal Navy ships from Boston Harbor.
// 1776
In September 1776, he was commissioned to command a brigade of militia that was sent on mission to join forces with General George Washington in New York. His brigade reached southwestern Connecticut, after which he was given new orders to bring them to join Washington's army which was heading towards the north.
// 1777
On February 14, 1777, he was appointed as the major general in the Continental Army, after General Washington was impressed with him. He led his brigade to Bound Brook, New Jersey, facing a surprise attack.
// 1777
In September 1777, during the Battles of Saratoga, he commanded his forces, injuring himself in the process. His participation resulted in John Burgoyne's surrender of a British army.
// 1780
In 1780, he was forced to surrender more than 5,000 men to Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton during the Battle of Charleston. It was one of the worst defeats of the Continental Army and Benjamin Lincoln was taken as a prisoner of war.
// 1780
In November 1780, he was exchanged for the British Major General William Phillips. He rejoined the Washington’s main army and and played a crucial role in the Siege of Yorktown and the surrender of Lord Cornwallis on October 19, 1781.
// 1781
In 1781, he was appointed as the first Secretary of War in George Washington's administration. He was appointed by the Confederation Congress under the Articles of Confederation.
// 1787
In 1787, as a member of the Massachusetts state convention, he ratified the United States Constitution. The same year, he ended the Shays' Rebellion, a farmers uprising.
// 1809
He served as Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and as the Collector of the Port of Boston, before he retired from public life in 1809.
// 9th May 1810
He died at the age of 77 in Hingham, Massachusetts, U.S. He was laid to rest at the Old Ship Church in Hingham.

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Benjamin Lincoln's FAQ

What is Benjamin Lincoln birthday?
Benjamin Lincoln was born at 1733-01-24
When was Benjamin Lincoln died?
Benjamin Lincoln was died at 1810-05-09
Which age was Benjamin Lincoln died?
Benjamin Lincoln was died at age 77
What is Benjamin Lincoln nationalities?
Benjamin Lincoln's nationalities is American
What is Benjamin Lincoln's sun sign?
Benjamin Lincoln is Aquarius
How famous is Benjamin Lincoln?
Benjamin Lincoln is famouse as Officer

Benjamin Lincoln - Officer, Facts and Personal Life