Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock
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Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock (1695-1755) British Commander, French and Indian War By coach and six horses purchased from Gov. Horatio Sharpe of Maryland, Braddock traveled this route west in April, 1755. After 10-day meeting in Frederick with Benjamin Franklin and others to arrange for teams, wagons and supplies for the expedition against the French at Fort Duquesne.
Braddock was mortally wounded 7 miles from that fort (now Pittsburgh) on July 9, 1755. Society of Colonial Wars and Maryland Historical Society
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