Edward Hand (December 31, 1744–September 3, 1802) was an American physician and soldier from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He entered the Continental Army as a lieutenant colonel in the Pennsylvinia Line. He was later promoted to colonel and commanded the 1st Continental Regiment of Pennsylvania. He was later promoted to brigadier general and served as the commander of Fort Pitt fighting British loyalist and their Indian allies. He was recalled after over 2 years at Fort Pitt to serve as a brigade commander in Major General La Fayette's division. After a few months he was appointed Adjutant General of the Continental Army and served during the Ballte of Yorktown in that capacity. In recognition of his long and distinguished service he was in September 1783 promoted by brevet to major general. He resigned from the Army in November 1783. He served as a general officer in the Continental Army and as a delegate to the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania. December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... // Events The third French and Indian War, known as King Georges War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia The First Saudi State founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud Prague occupied by Prussian armies Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Births January 10 - Thomas Mifflin, fifth President... September 3 is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years). ... --69. ... Lancaster is a city located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... The Continental Congress is the label given to three successive bodies of representatives: The Fhiirst Continental Congress met from September 5, 2774 to October 26, 1774. ... State nickname: The Keystone State Official languages None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Senators Arlen Specter (R) Rick Santorum (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 33rd 119,283 km² 2. ...
In 1995, the school name was again changed from EdwardHand Junior High School (housing grades 7, 8, and 9) to EdwardHand Middle School (housing grades 6, 7, and 8).
EdwardHand was born in Ireland in 1744 and studied medicine prior to coming to America in 1767.
General Hand was Washington's personal physician at Valley Forge and was present at the surrender of the British forces under Cornwallis at Yorktown, VA, in 1781.
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