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Armstrong, John (General congressman was born)

general, congressman, was born in Pennsylvania. He distinguished himself in the Indian wars, and was consulted by the proprietors of Pennsylvania on all matters connected with Indian affairs. In 1776 congress promoted him from the rank of colonel to that of brigadier-general, and he assisted in the defense of Fort Moultrie, and in the battle of Germantown. In 1777 he resigned his commission in consequence of dissatisfaction as to rank; was subsequently elected a representative to congress from Pennsylvania, serving from 1793 to 1795; and also held a number of other honorable offices. He died March 9, 1795, in Carlisle, Pa.