Lemmon Family
James Lemmon was a messenger boy to George Washington during the American Revolution. He was the son of Robert Lemmon who was born in County Tyrone, Ireland in 1730. Robert Lemmon with brothers John and James immigrated to America in 1750, settling in Baltimore, Maryland. They remained there a number of years, agitating the question in favor of American Liberty. When wars came they were in the front lines and heat of battle.
Robert Lemmon and his brothers entered the army during the French and Indian War, and served under General Edward Braddock and his Aid de Camp, George Washington. They were in the Battle of Fort Duquesne on July 9, 1755 on the occasion of defeat and mortal wounding of General Braddock.
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Robert Lemmon and his brothers entered the army during the French and Indian War, and served under General Edward Braddock and his Aid de Camp, George Washington. They were in the Battle of Fort Duquesne on July 9, 1755 on the occasion of defeat and mortal wounding of General Braddock.
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