Francis Nash (1742-1777) was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia. At an early age he became prominent as a North Carolina merchant, attorney, and justice of the peace; experiences which eventually led to a seat in the House of Commons in North Carolina. // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Prince Edward County may refer to: Prince Edward County, Virginia Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 35th 110,862 km² 320 km 690 km 7. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 28th 139,509 km² 805 km 240 km 9. ... A Justice of the Peace (JP) is someone appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 28th 139,509 km² 805 km 240 km 9. ...

During the War of the Regulation, Nash was a lawyer working in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and was, along with Edmund Fanning, charged and found guilty of extorting money from the local residents. He served as a captain in the Orange County militia, and participated in the Battle of Alamance. The War of the Regulation was a North Carolina uprising, lasting from 1764 to 1771, against British colonial rule. ... Hillsborough is a town located in Orange County, North Carolina. ... Edmund Fanning (April 24, 1739–February 28, 1818) first gained fame for his role in the Battle of Alamance, but later had a distiguished career as a colonial governor and British general. ... The Battle of Alamance ended the seven-year War of the Regulation, a rebellion in colonial North Carolina over issues of taxation and local control. ...

In 1775, the Provincial Congress elected Nash Lieutenant Colonel of the First North Carolina Regiment, Continental Army. After taking part in the expedition to aid Charleston in 1776 and 1777, Nash (now in command of the North Carolina Brigade) marched north to join General George Washington's Army. He was mortally wounded while leading his brigade in the Battle of Germantown, 4 October 1777. 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... This article is about the city in South Carolina. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783, and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was twice elected unanimously, and held from 1789... Combatants Continental Army Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength ? 9,000 Casualties 152 killed, 521 wounded, & 400 captured 71 killed, 450 wounded, & 14 missing The Battle of Germantown was in the American Revolutionary War. ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Nash was regarded by Washington as a brave and valuable soldier. The governor of North Carolina described him as "the ablest North Carolina officer in the field." The cities of Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville, North Carolina, and Nashville, Georgia, and the U.S.S. Nashville (LPD-13; Amphibious Transport Dock) were named in his honor. Nickname: Music City Official website: http://www. ... Nashville is a town located in Nash County, North Carolina. ... Nashville is a city located in Berrien County, Georgia. ...

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Initially based on public domain material from the Web site of USS Nashville (LPD-13), http://www.nashville.navy.mil.