Joseph Spencer
Joseph Spencer (October 3, 1714 – January 13, 1789) was an American lawyer, soldier, and statesman from Connecticut. During the Revolutionary War, he served both as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a major general in the Continental Army.
Joseph Spencer | |
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| Member of the Connecticut Council | |
| In office 1780–1789 | |
| In office 1776–1776 | |
| Member of the Continental Congress | |
| In office 1779–1779 | |
| Preceded by | Oliver Wolcott |
| Succeeded by | Oliver Wolcott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1714 East Haddam, Connecticut, British America |
| Died | January 13, 1789 (aged 74) East Haddam, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Spouses | Martha Brainerd
(m. 1738; died 1754)Hannah Brown Southmaid
(m. 1756) |
| Children | 13 |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
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| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | 12th Connecticut Militia 2nd Connecticut Regiment |
| Battles/wars | King George's War
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