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American Founding Father (1750–1806)
Henry Knox (July 25, 1750 – October 25, 1806) was an American military officer, politician, bookseller, and a Founding Father of the United States. Knox
Henry_Knox
United States Army post in Kentucky, United States
honor of Henry Knox, Chief of Artillery in the American Revolutionary War and the first United States secretary of war. For 60 years, Fort Knox was the
Fort_Knox
Trail running between New York and Massachusetts, US
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths which traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train
Henry_Knox_Trail
American revolutionary (1756–1824)
Revolution. She married Henry Knox, who became a leading officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Lucy Knox’s loyalist family disowned
Lucy_Flucker_Knox
1775–76 logistical feat during the American Revolutionary War
train of artillery, also known as the Knox Expedition, was an expedition led by Continental Army Colonel Henry Knox to transport heavy weaponry that had
Noble_train_of_artillery
Position in the US Cabinet from 1789 to 1947
Lincoln and later Henry Knox held the position. When Washington was inaugurated as the first president under the Constitution, he appointed Knox to continue
United States Secretary of War
United_States_Secretary_of_War
John Henry Knox (26 July 1788 – 27 August 1872) was an Ulster-Scots politician who was a Tory Member of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He represented
John_Henry_Knox
US Navy admiral (1806–1880)
Henry Knox Thatcher (26 May 1806 – 5 April 1880) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, who served during the American Civil War. Thatcher was born
Henry_Thatcher
American bishop (1890–1980)
Henry Knox Sherrill (November 6, 1890 – May 11, 1980) was an Episcopal bishop. He was the 20th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1947 to 1958
Henry_Knox_Sherrill
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1789 to 1797
Jr. Washington's relationship with Secretary of War Henry Knox deteriorated over rumors that Knox had profited from contracts for the construction of
George_Washington
Surname list
Presbyterian reformer John Knox and the American Revolutionary War hero Henry Knox; the United States Army facility Fort Knox named after the latter. Other
Knox_(surname)
Topics referred to by the same term
Florida Knox, Indiana Knox, Maine Knox, New York Knox, North Dakota Knox, Knox County, Ohio Knox, Vinton County, Ohio Knox, Pennsylvania Knox, Wisconsin
Knox
British civil servant and Under-Secretary of state
Sir Ralph Henry Knox, KCB, VD, PC (21 April 1836 – 21 July 1913) was a British civil servant. He was Permanent Under-Secretary of State for War from 1897
Ralph_Henry_Knox
Fort in Maine, United States
previous forts used wood, earth, and stone. It is named after Major General Henry Knox, the first U.S. Secretary of War and Commander of Artillery during the
Fort_Knox_(Maine)
Battle during the American Revolutionary War on May 10, 1775
armaments at Fort Ticonderoga were later transported to Boston by Colonel Henry Knox in the noble train of artillery and used to fortify Dorchester Heights
Capture_of_Fort_Ticonderoga
County in Tennessee, United States
Revolutionary War general Henry Knox, who was appointed as the first United States Secretary of War. As population increased, parts of Knox County were taken
Knox_County,_Tennessee
County in Kentucky, United States
named for General Henry Knox. It is one of the few coal-producing counties in Kentucky that has not suffered massive population loss. Knox County is included
Knox_County,_Kentucky
Scottish clergyman, writer and historian (1514–1572)
John Knox (c. 1514 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, Reformed theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the
John_Knox
1775–76 siege of the American Revolutionary War
of food, fuel, and supplies. In November 1775, George Washington sent Henry Knox on a mission to bring the heavy artillery that had recently been captured
Siege_of_Boston
Private college in Galesburg, Illinois, US
countries, Knox College offers 99 majors and minors. Knox College is a member of Colleges That Change Lives. Knox College was founded as Knox Manual Labor
Knox_College_(Illinois)
County in Maine, United States
The county is named for Revolutionary War general and Secretary of War Henry Knox, who lived in the county from 1795 until his death in 1806. The county
Knox_County,_Maine
Historic house in Maine, United States
The Henry Knox Thatcher House is a historic house at Main and Elm Streets in Mercer, Maine. Built c. 1826, the building is a fine blend of late Federal
Henry_Knox_Thatcher_House
American lineage society
The concept of the Society of the Cincinnati was that of Major General Henry Knox. The first meeting of the Society was held in May 1783 at a dinner at
Society_of_the_Cincinnati
Armed uprising in western Massachusetts (1786–1787)
property, not state, and he did not have permission from Secretary of War Henry Knox. The insurgents were organized into three major groups and intended to
Shays's_Rebellion
County in Texas, United States
county was created in 1858 and later organized in 1886. It is named for Henry Knox, an American Revolutionary War general. According to the U.S. Census Bureau
Knox_County,_Texas
Town in Maine, United States
Knox is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named for General Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War. The population
Knox,_Maine
County in Ohio, United States
The county is named for Henry Knox, an officer in the American Revolutionary War who was later the first Secretary of War. Knox County comprises the Mount
Knox_County,_Ohio
Topics referred to by the same term
Secretary Knox may refer to: Frank Knox, U.S. Secretary of the Navy (1940–1944) Henry Knox, U.S. Secretary of War (1785-1794) Philander C. Knox, U.S. Secretary
Secretary_Knox
County in Nebraska, United States
named for Continental and U.S. Army Major General Henry Knox. In the Nebraska license plate system, Knox County is represented by the prefix 12 (it had the
Knox_County,_Nebraska
2008 US television miniseries of President John Adams's adult life
General Knox is played by actor Del Pentecost (b. 1963), who at the time of filming was age 45, far older than the 25 years old that Henry Knox was in
John_Adams_(miniseries)
Topics referred to by the same term
named Knox County in the United States, all named after Brigadier General Henry Knox who would later serve as the first Secretary of War: Knox County
Knox_County
Historic fort in New York, US
command of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured it on May 10, 1775. Henry Knox led a party to transport many of the fort's cannons to Boston to assist
Fort_Ticonderoga
culture between the years of 1790 and the 1960s. George Washington and Henry Knox were first to propose, in the American context, the cultural assimilation
Cultural assimilation of Native Americans
Cultural_assimilation_of_Native_Americans
2005 book by David McCullough
is also considerable attention given to King George III, William Howe, Henry Knox, and Nathanael Greene. Some Revolutionary War battles detailed in the
1776_(book)
Topics referred to by the same term
Henry Knox (1750–1806) was a Continental Army general in the American Revolutionary War. General Knox may also refer to: Alfred Knox (1870–1964), British
General_Knox_(disambiguation)
Hamilton Sir James Braithwaite Peile Sir Andrew Richard Scoble Ralph Henry Knox, Accountant-General of the Army George Lisle Ryder William Sproston Caine(
Welby_Commission
Town in Maine, United States
formerly known as Fort St. Georges, Fort Wharf, and Lincoln, is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,739 at the 2020 census
Thomaston,_Maine
American Founding Father (1750s–1804)
2307/1837800. hdl:2027/hvd.32044020001764. JSTOR 1837800. Knox, Henry. "Letter from Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton, 24 November 1794". Founders Online
Alexander_Hamilton
Native American grouping
high levels of military organization. President George Washington and Henry Knox, the first Secretary of War, implemented a policy of cultural transformation
Five_Civilized_Tribes
Part of the American Indian Wars (1786–1795)
inaugurated as the first President of the United States, and Secretary of War Henry Knox decided to attack the native confederacy to secure the Northwest Territory
Northwest_Indian_War
Topics referred to by the same term
Ralph Knox may refer to: Ralph Knox (politician) (1905–1981), politician in Ontario, Canada Sir Ralph Henry Knox (1836–1913), British civil servant This
Ralph_Knox
Massachusetts regiment of the US Revolutionary War 1776
at Fort Ticonderoga had been moved to Boston by the heroic efforts of Henry Knox. The guns were placed on Dorchester Heights in a swift, overnight action
26th_Continental_Regiment
Confederation of Native American tribes in the Great Lakes region
Retrieved 4 October 2019. Van Every 2008, p. 61. Knox, Henry. "To George Washington from Henry Knox, 23 May 1789". Founders Online. National Archives
Northwestern_Confederacy
1776 battle of the American Revolutionary War
artillery Henry Knox persuaded Washington to transfer 400 to 500 soldiers, who lacked muskets or guns, to crew the artillery. In early June, Knox and General
Battle_of_Long_Island
Chimo-class minelayer
planter USAMP-1 General Henry Knox as the first of the WW II period planters built for the U.S. Army Mine Planter Service. USAMP Knox was transferred to the
USS_Picket_(ACM-8)
1791 battle of the Northwest Indian War
Jonathan Dayton petitioned President Washington and Secretary of War Henry Knox to use military force to crush the Miami. A force of 1,453 men (320 regulars
St._Clair's_defeat
Muzzle-loading rifle
gunsmiths to deliver rifles. In January 1792, U.S. Secretary of War Henry Knox authorized former General Edward Hand to contract with manufacturers for
1792_contract_rifle
County in Missouri, United States
organized February 14, 1845, and named for U.S. Secretary of War General Henry Knox. A battle was fought during the American Civil War at Newark, involving
Knox_County,_Missouri
West Point Commandant. The Knox Trophy celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010. The trophy was named in honor of Henry Knox (The first US Secretary of
Knox_Trophy
County in Indiana, United States
named for Major General Henry Knox, who had completed his term as second U.S. Secretary of War the previous September. Knox County was created prior
Knox_County,_Indiana
Class of dock landing ships
named after a town of Thomaston, Maine, which was the home of General Henry Knox, the first Secretary of War to serve under the United States Constitution
Thomaston-class dock landing ship
Thomaston-class_dock_landing_ship
English cricketer
the fifth son of Sir Ralph Henry Knox, a civil servant and former cricketer, and Georgina Augusta Chance. Neville Knox was his younger brother. He was
Frank_Knox_(cricketer)
1770 shooting deaths of five colonists by British soldiers
Bartholomew Broaders began to argue with White, which attracted a larger crowd. Henry Knox was a 19-year old bookseller who later served as a general in the revolution;
Boston_Massacre
American sculptor
1925 Henry Knox Trail markers, Massachusetts, 1927 War Memorial, Westford, Massachusetts Monument to All Wars, Ellington, Connecticut Henry Knox and the
Henry_L._Norton
American colonial leader
American, which was disbanded in 1784. Jackson was a lifelong friend of Henry Knox, another Continental Army officer, whose business affairs he was also
Henry Jackson (Continental Army general)
Henry_Jackson_(Continental_Army_general)
Public college in Springfield, Massachusetts, US
the site of the Springfield Armory National Park, which was founded by Henry Knox and George Washington during the Revolutionary War, Springfield Technical
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield_Technical_Community_College
Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, US
has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. General Henry Knox, chief of the Continental Army artillery, was the leader responsible for
Bedminster,_New_Jersey
ISBN 978-0-7432-5804-3. Brooks, Noah. Henry Knox: A Soldier of the Revolution. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1900. Callahan, North. Henry Knox: General Washington's General
Bibliography of the American Revolutionary War
Bibliography_of_the_American_Revolutionary_War
2025 television documentary miniseries
Rochambeau) Meryl Streep (voice of Mercy Otis Warren) Yul Vazquez (voice of Henry Knox and José de Gálvez) The filmmakers wrote in The Atlantic that the series
The American Revolution (TV series)
The_American_Revolution_(TV_series)
United States historic place
of Vails Gate. Although most closely associated with Founding Father Henry Knox, who used it as his headquarters as the Revolutionary War drew to a close
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
Knox's_Headquarters_State_Historic_Site
transports. USAV MGen Nathanael Greene (LT-801) (Auctioned off) USAV MGen Henry Knox (LT-802) USAV MGen Anthony Wayne (LT-803) USAV BGen Zebulon Pike (LT-804)
MGen. Nathanael Greene-class tugboat
MGen._Nathanael_Greene-class_tugboat
Proposed garden in Washington, D.C.
Kirkpatrick Henry Knox Tadeusz Kościuszko Lafayette Harper Lee Pierre Charles L'Enfant Meriwether Lewis Abraham Lincoln* Vince Lombardi Henry Wadsworth
National Garden of American Heroes
National_Garden_of_American_Heroes
American Episcopal Church bishop
January 1959 in Rio de Janeiro, with his father, retired Presiding Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill, serving as chief consecrator. As bishop of Central Brazil, which
Edmund_Knox_Sherrill
American diplomat (1754–1794)
Washington in 1776. From 1779 to 1783 he served as aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox, chief of the Continental Artillery, in 1780 becoming captain of the 3rd
Samuel_Shaw_(consul)
1790 treaty between the United States and Creek
signed in 1790 between leaders of the Muscogee and U.S. Secretary of War Henry Knox, who served in the presidential administration of George Washington. A
Treaty_of_New_York_(1790)
John Gano Nathanael Greene Nathan Hale Elijah Isaacs John Paul Jones Henry Knox Marquis de Lafayette Charles Lee Benjamin Loxley Francis Marion Daniel
List of Patriots (American Revolution)
List_of_Patriots_(American_Revolution)
U.S. presidential administration from 1789 to 1797
that Adams would probably win the vice presidency, Washington wrote to Henry Knox, saying "[I am] entirely satisfied with the arrangement for filling the
Presidency of George Washington
Presidency_of_George_Washington
Military rank of the United States
disbanding of the Continental Army at the end of 1783 only one major general, Henry Knox, remained in service until his resignation in June 1784. The rank was
Major_general_(United_States)
City in Indiana, United States
Knox was founded in 1851, and is named for American Revolutionary War General Henry Knox. The Knox post office has been in operation since 1820. Knox
Knox,_Indiana
American army officer (1733–1810)
succeeded in the post by Continental Army artillery chief, Major General Henry Knox, (who later continued in the position as the first United States secretary
Benjamin_Lincoln
Relations in the 18th century North America
these protections, and unauthorized seizures of Native land continued. Henry Knox, Secretary of War under President George Washington, expressed concern
George Washington's relations with the Iroquois Confederacy
George_Washington's_relations_with_the_Iroquois_Confederacy
Wife of Alexander Hamilton (1757–1854)
Alexander Hamilton in Albany, NY". Retrieved January 8, 2025. Knox, Henry. "Letter from Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton, 24 November 1794". Founders Online
Elizabeth_Schuyler_Hamilton
United Methodist church in Manila, Philippines
was changed to Knox Memorial Methodist Church, named after Henry Knox who spearheaded the church construction and donated $15,000. Knox remained a Filipino
Knox_United_Methodist_Church
Henry Knox Craig (March 7, 1791 – December 7, 1869) was a career officer in the United States Army and served as colonel and the 4th Chief of Ordnance
Henry_K._Craig
Roman politician and military figure (c. 519 – c. 430 BC)
treatments of the era. The Society of the Cincinnati was established by Henry Knox in 1783 to assist the officers of the Continental Army and Navy and their
Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus
Army of the United States from 1775 to 1784
challenge the American control of New England. Washington selected young Henry Knox, a self-educated strategist, to take charge of the artillery from an abandoned
Continental_Army
AO (12 August 2023). "Henry Knox: First American Secretary of War". History Things. Retrieved 19 October 2023. "Henry Knox | Encyclopedia.com". www
List_of_autodidacts
Former US government agency (1789–1947)
commander-in-chief) and the secretary of war. Retired senior General Henry Knox, then in civilian life, served as the first United States secretary of
United States Department of War
United_States_Department_of_War
47th Secretary of the Navy of the United States (1874–1944)
William Franklin Knox (January 1, 1874 – April 28, 1944) was an American politician, soldier, newspaper editor, and publisher. He was the Republican vice
Frank_Knox
Military unit
Battalion is a battalion of the United States Army. Organized at Camp Henry Knox, Kentucky in 1919 as the 657th Motor Transport Company, it was re-designated
115th Brigade Support Battalion
115th_Brigade_Support_Battalion
Schools for assimilating Native Americans
just. — Henry Knox to George Washington, 1789. In the late eighteenth century, reformers starting with President George Washington and Henry Knox, in efforts
American Indian boarding schools
American_Indian_boarding_schools
May. To the Soviet Union. She was scrapped in the Soviet Union in 1973. Henry Knox was built by California Shipbuilding Corporation. Her keel was laid on
List_of_Liberty_ships_(H)
United States historic place
venture beyond 100 yards of Fort Knox. Territorial Governor William Henry Harrison petitioned Secretary of War Henry Dearborn for money to build a new
Forts_of_Vincennes,_Indiana
Jefferson), Treasury (led by Alexander Hamilton), and War (led at first by Henry Knox). The secretaries, along with a new Attorney General, became the cabinet
History of the United States (1789–1815)
History_of_the_United_States_(1789–1815)
1791 treaty between the U.S. and the Cherokees
animosities held against each other. An addendum to the treaty was signed by Henry Knox, Secretary of War, representing the United States and representatives
Treaty_of_Holston
First six ships of the United States Navy
construction fell to the Department of War, headed by Secretary Henry Knox. As early as 1790 Knox had consulted various authorities regarding ship design. Discussions
Original six frigates of the United States Navy
Original_six_frigates_of_the_United_States_Navy
Military rank of the United States
victories and Medal of Honor recipient Famous Continental Army colonels Henry Knox – As colonel of the Continental Regiment of Artillery in 1776, he brought
Colonel_(United_States)
and Henry Knox. This hierarchy was an inversion of the ranks these men had held during the revolution. Adams wanted to reverse the order, giving Knox the
Military career of George Washington
Military_career_of_George_Washington
British doctor and activist (born 1931)
Michael Henry Knox Irwin (born 5 June 1931) is a British doctor, formerly a GP and a Medical Director with the United Nations. He is a humanist and secular
Michael_Irwin
Theological school in New York City
of EDS' predecessor Episcopal Theological School: James De Wolf Perry, Henry Knox Sherrill, and Arthur Lichtenberger. The Episcopal Divinity School (EDS)
Episcopal_Divinity_School
Region in the Northeastern United States
Massachusetts. During the American Revolution a Continental Army force under Henry Knox brought captured cannons from Fort Ticonderoga by ox-drawn sleds south
Berkshires
founding member of the United States Army Field Artillery Corps under Henry Knox and veteran of the Siege of Boston and Battle of Long Island. He was a
Benajah_Carpenter
Military action of the American Revolutionary War
July 1775, and Colonel Henry Knox raised the idea of bringing the cannons from Ticonderoga to the siege. Washington gave Knox the assignment of transporting
Fortification of Dorchester Heights
Fortification_of_Dorchester_Heights
Hamilton becomes the first Secretary of the Treasury. September 12 – Henry Knox becomes the first United States Secretary of War. September 15 The Department
Timeline of the George Washington presidency
Timeline_of_the_George_Washington_presidency
Barge canal in eastern Massachusetts, US
lesser socialites, needed a champion and pestered the Secretary of War, Henry Knox to ignite the project. After the collapse of stocks in early 1793 put
Middlesex_Canal
Title in the Irish Peerage
(1754–1840) Thomas Knox, 2nd Earl of Ranfurly (1786–1858) Thomas Knox, 3rd Earl of Ranfurly (1816–1858) Thomas Granville Henry Stuart Knox, 4th Earl of Ranfurly
Earl_of_Ranfurly
County in Illinois, United States
Galesburg. Knox County comprises the Galesburg micropolitan area, anchored by the city of Galesburg. Knox County was named in honor of Henry Knox, the first
Knox_County,_Illinois
Indigenous North American settlement
President of the United States George Washington, as early as 1784, had told Henry Knox that a strong U.S. post should be established at Kekionga. The large Native
Kekionga
2001 book by Jeff Shaara
Daniel Morgan, Bonvouloir, Richard Montgomery, Hiram Jones, Lady Germain, Henry Knox, Nathaniel Green, and Robert Livingston. The book covers events leading
Rise_to_Rebellion
Town in New York, United States
erected in Hillsdale along the Henry Knox Trail in the 1920s were moved in 1975 based on new research that determined Knox entered through a different route
Hillsdale,_New_York
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