William Malcolm
William Malcolm | |
|---|---|
Portrait by Edward Greene Malbone | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1774–1774 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1745 Glenrothes, Scotland |
| Died | 1 September 1791 (aged 46) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Spouses | Abigail Tingley
(m. 1765; died 1770)Sarah Ayscough (m. 1772) |
| Children | Richard Montgomery Malcolm Samuel Bayard Malcolm |
| Parent | Richard Malcolm, Bt. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States New York |
| Branch/service | Continental Army New York State Militia |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
General William Malcolm (January 23, 1745 – September 1, 1791) was a New York City merchant and officer in the American Revolution. He commanded Malcolm's Regiment, with Aaron Burr as his second in command.