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Davidson, William Lee
Davidson, William Lee (c. 1746–81) Revolutionary army officer born in Pennsylvania but reared in North Carolina. Davidson led militiamen in defending Charlotte against Charles Cornwallis.
Davidson County and Davidson College, both in North Carolina, as well as Davidson County in Tennessee, were named in his honor. |
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"Davidson, William Lee." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Davidson, William Lee." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-DavidsonWilliamLee.html "Davidson, William Lee." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-DavidsonWilliamLee.html |
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