Alexander McDougall

Alexander McDougall (1732 9 June 1786) was a Scottish-born American seaman, merchant, a Sons of Liberty leader from New York City before and during the American Revolution, and a military leader during the Revolutionary War. He served as a major general in the Continental Army, and as a delegate to the Continental Congress. After the war, he was the president of the first bank in the state of New York and served a term in the New York State Senate.

Alexander McDougall
United States Secretary of Marine
In office
7 February 1781  29 August 1781
Preceded byFrancis Lewis (as Chairman of the Continental Board of Admiralty)
Succeeded byRobert Morris (Agent of Marine)
Personal details
BornSummer 1732
Kildalton, Scotland
Died9 June, 1786 (aged 5354)
New York, New York, U.S.
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service Continental Army
RankMajor general
Commands1st New York Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
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