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American Revolutionary War general (1723–1809)

Rezin Beall

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Key facts

date of birth1723
date of death1809
place of deathBeltsville
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Born
Rezin Beall1723
Died
1809 (aged 85–86)
Allegiance
United States
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands
Flying Camp
Conflicts
Battle of Harlem Heights Battle of TrentonBattle of PrincetonAmerican Revolutionary War

Brigadier General Rezin Beall (1723–1809) was appointed commander of Maryland's Flying Camp militia by the United States Congress.

Career

On 17 July 1776, Captain Beall was wounded in action on St. George Island, Maryland in a battle resisting efforts of British forces under the command of John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore to land on the mainland in Maryland.

He is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beltsville, Maryland.

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