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Armwell Long
Armwell Long (February 17, 1754 – November 22, 1834) was an American military officer and politician. He served in the Revolutionary War, being close friends with George Washington, was one of Delaware's commanding lieutenant colonels during the War of 1812, and served six terms in the Delaware General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives. Early life Long was born in Worcester County, Maryland, on February 17, 1754. He was one of ten children born to David Long and Ann Lockwood. He was an active member of the Prince George's Chapel in Dagsboro, Delaware, and married Elizabeth Robinson in July 1773. He served in the Revolutionary War, being close friends with George Washington. According to an article published in the '' Delmarva News'', Long at one point in his military career outranked Washington, although this claim is dubious. Career Long lived in what is now Frankford following the war. On April 5, 1790, on Easter Monday, Long was appointed a vestry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County is located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Delaware, on the Delmarva Peninsula. As of the 2020 census, the population was 237,378. The county seat is Georgetown. The first European settlement in the state of Delaware was founded by the Dutch in 1631 near the present-day town of Lewes on the Atlantic Coast. However, Sussex County was not organized until 1683 under English colonial rule. Sussex County is included in the Salisbury, MD-DE Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses much of central Delmarva. History Beginnings Archaeologists estimate that the first inhabitants of Sussex County, the southernmost county in Delaware, arrived between 10,000 and 14,000 years ago. Various indigenous cultures occupied the area, especially along the river and the coast, often having seasonal fishing villages. Historic Native Americans in Sussex County were members of Algonquian-speaking tribes, as were most coastal peoples along the Atlantic Coast. By the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
