Revolutionary Leaders Joseph & James Wilkinson
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Joseph & James Wilkinson Two Revolutionary leaders who grew up on farm south of Hunting Creek Joseph Wilkinson was Colonel in the Revolution and a legislator. His younger brother James, an adventurer, first attained General's rank in 1777 at the age of 20. James built a gristmill nearby, became General-in-Chief of Army, was military Governor of Louisiana Territory 1805-07, was implicated but acquitted in allegations against Aaron Burr.
Both Wilkinsons served as Generals in the War of 1812. Joseph died in 1820, is buried in the family graveyard about 31/2 miles west of here. James, who died in 1825, is buried in Mexico City. Maryland Bicentennial Commission and Maryland Historical Society
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