On August 20, 1779, Zachary Taylor, who would later become the 12th President of the United States, was born in Orange County, Virginia. He grew up in a plantation family and would eventually join the U.S. Army, serving in various conflicts before rising to prominence as a military leader during the Mexican-American War. His military success and popularity ultimately led to his election as president in 1848.
August von Kruse was born in 1779.
Carl Ernst August Weihe was born in 1779.
Chesapeake raid happened in 1779.
Sullivan Expedition happened in 1779.
Invasion of Dominica happened in 1779.
Tryon's raid happened in 1779.
father: Richard Taylor (b. 3 Apr 1744 in Orange County, Virginia - d. 19 Jan 1829 in Louisville, Kentuckymother: Sarah "Sally" Dabney Strother ( b. 11 Dec 1760 at Rapidan, Orange Co, VA- d. 13 Dec. 1822 at Lexington, KentuckyThey were married 20 Aug 1779 at Orange County, Virginia
Battle of Chillicothe happened in 1779-05.
Carl Ritter was born on August 7, 1779.
Carl Ritter was born on August 7, 1779.
Lorenz Oken was born on August 1, 1779.
Lorenz Oken was born on August 1, 1779.