George Armistead [SEP] conflict
George Armistead
George Armistead (April 10, 1780 – April 25, 1818) was an American military officer who served as the commander of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.
Life and career.
Armistead was born on the Newmarket Plantation in Caroline County, Virginia (now in Milford).
His military career began during the Quasi War with France when he was commissioned as an ensign in the 7th U.S. Infantry Regiment on January 14, 1799. He was promoted to 2nd
- Mary Burwell; b. 1697; d. 20 Jul 1701.
- Lewis Burwell; b. 1698; m. Martha Armistead in 1715, b.1695; later married her younger sister, Elizabeth Armistead born in 1699; d in 1745. Frances Thacker, daughter of Edwin Thacker; d. 6 Sep 1744. He resided at 'Kingsmill', York Co., VA.
- Jane Burwell; b. c. 1701; died young.
- Martha Burwell, b. 1703; m. Col. John Martin.
- Armistead Burwell