James Winchester (general)

James Winchester
James Winchester
	Portrait by Ralph E. W. Earl, 1817.
Speaker of the Tennessee Senate
	In office; 1796–1797
Succeeded by	James White
Personal details
Born	February 26, 1752; Westminster, Province of Maryland
Died	July 27, 1826 (aged 72); Castalian Springs, Tennessee
Spouse	Susan Black
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Continental Army; United States Army
Rank	Brigadier general
Commands	Army of the Northwest
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War Battle of Staten Island (POW); Siege of Charleston (POW); ; War of 1812 Battle of Frenchtown (POW); ;

James Winchester (February 26, 1752 – July 26, 1826) was an American military officer, entrepreneur and statesman. He served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during the War of 1812. He operated a shipping business, held various offices, and was one of the co-founders of the city of Memphis.

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