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In memory of William North, a patriot of the Revolution, reentered the Army of his country in his nineteenth year and was among the first of that generous band who in youth stepped forth in defense of her liberties and devoted their manhood to her service, as an officer he served throughout the war in various grade, till at the peace which confirmed his country's national existance, He retired to private life, whence he was called by the voice of his fellow citizens, whom he served in various civil capacities.
He was aide du camp to the Baron de Steuben Adjutant and Inspector General of the Army, commanded by Washington in the year 1778. One of the first canal commissioners, Speaker of the House of Assembly, and Senator in Congress of his adopted state. A PURE PATRIOT, A BRAVE SOLDIER, AN EXEMPLARY CITIZEN, born in Maine 1755; died in the City of New York Jan 3rd 1836
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