John Ashe (general)
John Ashe | |
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| Born | March 24, 1725 New Hanover County (present-day Brunswick County), North Carolina |
| Died | October 24, 1781 (aged 56) Duplin County (present-day Sampson County), North Carolina |
| Buried | Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1754–1779 |
| Rank | Major General |
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| Alma mater | Harvard University (dropped out) |
| Spouse(s) |
Rebecca Moore (m. 1745) |
| Children | 7 |
| Relations | Samuel Ashe (brother) |
Major General John Ashe (March 24, 1725 – October 24, 1781) was a senior officer of the North Carolina Militia during the American Revolutionary War. Prior to that, he served as the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Burgesses from 1762 to 1765.