Ebenezer Learned (April 18, 1728-April 1, 1801) was a Brigadier General in the American Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was the son of Ebeneezer and Deborah Haynes Learned, and was born at Oxford, Massachusetts, and lived his entire life in the area. On October 5, 1749 he married Jerusha Baker (c 1732-1789) and they had nine children. When his grandfather died in 1750 he inherited 200 acres (0.8 km²) known as Prospect Hill, and built his home there. April 18 is the 108th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (109th in leap years). ... Events Astronomical aberration discovered by the astronomer James Bradley Swedish academy of sciences founded at Uppsala Births January 9 - Thomas Warton, English poet (d. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence was the military side of the American Revolution. ... Oxford is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. ... October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). ... Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ... Events March 2 - Small earthquake in London, England April 4 - Small earthquake in Warrington, England August 23 - Small earthquake in Spalding, England September 30 - Small earthquake in Northampton, England November 16 – Westminster Bridge officially opened Jonas Hanway is the first Englishman to use an umbrella James Gray reveals her sex...

Learned was an active member of the local militia, and raised and drilled a company at Oxford during the French and Indian War. In the summer of 1756 he led his company to Fort Edward at Lake George. There is little record of his service, except that he served sporadically from then until 1763. He fell ill with smallpox Fort Edward in 1757 and was hospitalized for a month. The French and Indian War is the American name for the decisive nine-year conflict (1754-1763) in North America between the Kingdom of Great Britain and France, which was one of the theatres of the Seven Years War. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Fort Edward can refer to at least two places: Fort Edward (village), New York Fort Edward (town), New York a temporary fort in South Africa, ca. ... View of southern end of Lake George. ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

After that war, he remained at home for several years, farming and operating a tavern at Oxrord. He was prominent in both church and community, and served as a town selectman for 25 of the years between 1758 and 1794. 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

He remained active in the militia, and led his own and a neighboring company of minutemen to Boston when he got the news of Lexington on April 19, 1775. On April 24, the Massachusetts committee of safety named him a colonel and authorized him to organize a regiment the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. His regiment was adopted into the Continental Army in June. In 1776 those who re-enlisted were augmented by men from Danielson's Regiment to form the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment. April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... The 4th Massachusetts Regiment was raised on April 23, 1775 under Colonel Ebenezer Learned outside of Boston, Massachusetts. ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... The 3rd Massachusetts Regiment was raised on April 23, 1775 under Colonel Heath outside of Boston, Massachusetts. ...

By the end of the Siege of Boston, General Washington had given him command of the important Dorchester Heights position. When the British evacuated Boston, on March 17, 1776, Colonel Learned was the first to enter the city. He led a battalion of 500 specially selected men, to clean out the traps, abatis, caltrops, and garbage left by the British. He and the men were selected because they had all had smallpox or its inoculation. The Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 - March 17, 1776) was the opening phase of the active American Revolutionary War. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected twice. ... March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). ... This article is about the year 1776. ...

He resigned in May of 1776 due to ill health, but returned to duty on April 2, 1777. He as named a Brigadier General and assigned to the Northern Department. In the first phase of the Battle of Saratoga, the Battle of Freeman's Farm, his brigade was not very effective. Working forward in the center of the line, they mainly got lost in the woods, and exchanged light fire near the end of the battle. 2 April is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Battle(s) of Saratoga were considered by many historians to have been the turning point of the American Revolutionary War and one of the most decisive battles in history. ... The Battle of Freemans Farm (September 19, 1777) was the first engagement in the Battle of Saratoga of the American Revolutionary War. ...

At the Battle of Bemis Heights his brigade was in the center of the left division, commanded by General Benjamin Lincoln. Learned's own brigade (the 2nd, 8th, and 9th Massachusetts line), was expanded by Livingston's New York Regiment and 2 regiments of New Hampshire Militia commanded by Col. Jonathan Moulton and William Whipple. The attack on the American far left was turned by Daniel Morgan's men, but their center was held by Hessean troops. Benedict Arnold came onto the field and encouraged the men. Arnold and Learned led a charge on the German positions, and even though Arnold fell wounded, Learned and his men carried through and broke the enemy lines. Bugoyne's forces had to retreat to their starting fortifications around Freeman's Farm. When their charge carried the first bunker, Burgoyne's forces withdrew to the positions they had held before the Freeman's Farm battle. The Battle of Bemis Heights on October 7, 1777 is also known as the 2nd Battle of Saratoga since it was the second and last major engagement in the Battle of Saratoga of the American Revolutionary War. ... Benjamin Lincoln ( 1733– 1810) was a General on the American side in the American Revolutionary War. ... The 2nd Massachusetts Regiment was raised on April 23, 1775 under Colonel Thomas outside of Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 8th Massachusetts Regiment was raised on April 23, 1775 under Colonel Sargent at Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... The New Hampshire Militia was first organized in March 1680, by New Hampshire Colonial President John Cutt. ... General Jonathan Moulton was to play an important role in the early history of New Hampshire and many tales of his adventures would become the stuff of legend. ... William Whipple, Jr. ... Daniel Morgan (1736-1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and Congressman from Virginia. ... Benedict Arnold For other people of the same name, see Benedict Arnold (disambiguation). ...

After Saratoga, his was the first unit to guard and escort the surrendered Convention Army on its trek to the south. In 1777-1778 he commanded a Brigade of Massachusetts troops in Major General deKalb's division at Valley Forge. On March 24, 1778 his continuing health problems led to his final resignation. March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Ebenezer returned home to Oxford, and represented the town at the Massachusetts Convention of 1779 that adopted a new constitution for the state. He served as a Judge of Common Pleas for Worcester County, Massachusetts. In 1783 he was elected to the Massachusetts General Court (the state's House of Representatives). He died at home in Oxford in 1801. 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Worcester County is a county located in the state of Massachusetts. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...