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Early life

Lambert was born in December of 1742 to Doctor Thomas and Hannah (Lambert) Cadwalader in Trenton, New Jersey. By 1750 his family had returned to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended Dr. Allison's Academy. Then in 1757 he entered the City College (later the University of Pennsylvania), but did not graduate. Instead, he went into business with his brother John. // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... Thomas Cadwalader (1708-1779) was an American physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Location in New Jersey Founded  -Incorporated c. ... Independence Hall Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as Philly or the City of Brotherly Love) is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, both in area and population. ... 1757 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 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. ... John Cadwalader (1742-1786) was a merchant and soldier from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ...

The brothers' business was a success and they became more active in civic affairs, both in Philadelphia and the wider field of the colony of Pennsylvania. They signed the non-importation agreement in 1765 to support the boycott of English merchants. Lambert became a particularly outspoken opponent of the Stamp Act and later measures. In 1774 he has elected to the Provincial Assembly, and in Philadelphia he was appointed to the city's Committee of Correspondence. 1765 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Stamp Act 1765 was the fourth Stamp Act to be passed by the British Parliament and required all legal documents, permits, commercial contracts, newspapers, pamphlets, and playing cards in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp. ... 1774 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Revolutionary years

In 1775 Lambert returned again to the colonial Assembly. He also advanced in the militia, and was named Captain of one of the companies raised in the city. Then, in the spring of 1776 he played a prominent role in the call for a state Constitutional Convention. He was named as a delegate, but attended only the first few meetings, as military duty called him away. 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about the year 1776. ...

In January of 1776, Cadwalader had been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Army. Late in the summer, he was in New York to aid that city's defense. He began work on building the defenses at Fort Washington in August. After the Battle of Brooklyn he worked with Washington to set up defenses on the Brooklyn Heights. But, since the British had overwhelming numbers they were forced to withdraw to Manhattan on August 30. The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the United States, and is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture. ... Alternate uses: Fort Washington (disambiguation) Fort Washington (New York) was a fortified position near the north end of Manhattan Island and was located at the highest point on the island. ... The Battle Pass area, also known as Flatbush Pass in the area of Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732–December 14, 1799) was an American planter, political figure, and military leader. ... Manhattan is an island bordering the lower Hudson River. ...

The 3rd Pennsylvania returned to the defense of Fort Washington. At the beginning of the battle for the Fort on November 15, Cadwalader was holding the old line on the Harlem Heights. Facing two British regiments, with three more landed to their rear, they were forced to withdraw to the fort. When Colonel Magaw surrendered the fort on the next day, Cadwalader was among those taken prisoner. He was soon released, after giving his parole to British General Howe. Lambert's quick release was partly due to the consideration that his brother, General Thomas Cadwalader, had shown to General Richard Prescott as a prisoner. Alternate uses: Fort Washington (disambiguation) Fort Washington (New York) was a fortified position near the north end of Manhattan Island and was located at the highest point on the island. ... Robert Magaw (1738-1790) was a lawyer from Carlisle, Pennsylvania who served as a Colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. ... For the surrealist painter, see William Howe (painter). ... Thomas Cadwalader (1708-1779) was an American physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Richard Prescott (1725-1788) was a British soldier, and a general during the American Revolutionary War. ...

Early in 1777, Cadwalader was named Colonel and commander of the 4th Pennsylvania. He declined to take up the assignment as he was on parole, and felt he couldn't serve until exchanged. He was carried on the rolls for almost two years, but a suitable exchange was never arranged. Finally, after officer exchanges broke down, Washington accepted his resignation on January 29, 1777. January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

When the British occupied Philadelphia in 1777, he withdrew to his father's property near Trenton, New Jersey. This home, called Greenwood would be his residence for the rest of his life. Location in New Jersey Founded  -Incorporated c. ...

Later life

In 1784, New Jersey selected him as a delegate to the Continental Congress. He would serve there for the remaining life of that institution, being returned each year until 1787. When the new government was established for the United States, Cadwalader was a Federalist in national politics. He was elected to the U.S. Congress twice, in 1788 and 1792. 1784 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Continental Congress was the federal legislature of the Thirteen Colonies and later of the United States from 1774 to 1789, a period that included the American Revolutionary War and the Articles of Confederation. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The label Federalist refers to two major groups in the history of the United States of America: (1. ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Cadwalader married late in life (1793) to Mary McCall, the daughter of Archibald and Judith (Kemble) McCall. They had only one child, Thomas McCall Cadwalader (1795-1873). He died at Greenwood, in Mercer County, New Jersey on September 13, 1823 and is buried in the Friends Burying Ground at Trenton. Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1838 Seat Trenton Area  - Total  - Water 585 km² (226 mi²) 8 km² (3 mi²) 1. ... September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

External link

• Cadwalader's Congressional biography