Jacob Jennings Brown (May 9, 1775-February 24, 1828) was an American army officer in the War of 1812. May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1828 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The War of 1812 was a conflict fought on land in North America and at sea around the world between the United States and United Kingdom from 1812 to 1815. ...

Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Samuel and Abi (White) Brown. Raised a Quaker, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1790. He taught school and in 1798 moved to upstate New York. Bucks County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn, although the former is the preferred and recognized nickname of the University) is a private, nonsectarian, research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... 1790 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ...

When the War of 1812 began, he was brigadier general in the New York militia. Though he opposed the war, he organized the defenses in the Great Lakes region. He defeated the British at the Battle of Sackett's Harbor on May 29, 1813. The next year his army captured Fort Erie in Ontario. He was wounded twice at the Battle of Lundy's Lane, one of the bloodiest of the war for both sides. His successes in the northwest made him a national hero. The Battle of Sacketts Harbor was fought in northwestern New York on May 29, 1813 during the War of 1812. ... May 29 is the 149th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (150th in leap years). ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... A new invasion of Canada was planned under the command of General Jacob Brown, aimed at the Niagara Peninsula. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Area 1,076,395 km² (4th) Land 917,741 km² Water 158,654 km² (14. ... The Battle of Lundys Lane was a battle of the War of 1812 on July 25, 1814, fought in present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario. ...

After the war, the Army was cut and in 1821, he was the only major general in the service. President James Monroe made him commanding general of the army, but he was unable to do much in the post because of a stroke. He died in Washington, D.C.. 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth (1817–1825) President of the United States. ... Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. ...

Brownville, NY, General Brown Central School in Dexter and Brownville, NY and Brown County, Ohio are named for him. Brown County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...