Knox, Henry
soldier, was born July 25, 1750, in Boston, Mass. Prior to the revolution he was made a captain of an independent company of militia in Boston. In 1776 the corps was increased to three regiments, and he was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general. In 1781 he received the commission of major-general. In 1785 he was appointed secretary of war; and after the adoption of the constitution he was appointed to the same office. He died Oct. 25, 1806, in Thomaston, Maine.