William Henry Harrison was an American military leader, politician, and the ninth President of the United States. He served as the first Governor of the Indiana Territory and later as a U.S. Representative and Senator from Ohio. Harrison first gained national fame for leading U.S forces against American Indians at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 and earning the nickname "Tippecanoe" (or "Old Tippecanoe"). As a general in the subsequent War of 1812, … Wikipedia
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Lieutenant Harrison was specially complimented by General Wayne, in his dispatch to the secretary of war, for gallantry in this fight, and in May, 1797, was made captain, and given command of Fort Washington. williamhenryharrison.org/
From: Ohio Married: Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison Born: February 9, 1773 in Charles City County, Virginia Died: April 4, 1841. www.american-presidents.com/presidents/william-henry-harr...
The Battle of Tippecanoe, upon which Harrison's fame was to rest, disrupted Tecumseh's confederacy but failed to diminish Indian raids. www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/wh9.html