Lord Stirling – 1857 Art Print Engraving
by William Alexander (1726 – 1783)
The brother of Catherine Rutherfurd, William Alexander was well educated early like his father, James Alexander. Later, he became associated with his mother, Mary Alexander as a successful merchant in New York.
His illustrious military career began in 1775 when was he was made a colonel of the 1st New Jersey Regiment. In March, 1776 he was made a brigadier-general in the Continental army. His notable military events include the battle of Long Island, Valley Forge and the inquiry concerning the treachery of Benedict Arnold.
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