Samuel Elbert (1740– November 11, 1788) was an American merchant from Savannah, Georgia. In the Revolutionary War he was a Major General of the Georgia militia and Brigadier General in the Continental Army. He later seved a term as Governor of Georgia. He commanded American Colonial forces that were victorious against the British in a naval battle near St. Simons Island, Georgia on April 19, 1778. Events May 31 - Friedrich II comes to power in Prussia upon the death of his father, Friedrich Wilhelm I. October 20 - Maria Theresia of Austria inherits the Habsburg hereditary dominions (Austria, Bohemia, Hungary and present-day Belgium). ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Nickname: The Coastal Empire or The Hostess City Motto: {{{motto}}} Official website: Savannah, Georgia Location Government County Chatham Mayor Otis S. Johnson Geographical characteristics Area 202. ... 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. ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... This is a list of Governors of the state of Georgia, including governors of the British colony of Georgia. ... St. ...
Born in 1740 in Savannah, Georgia, Elbert was the son of a Baptist minister, William Elbert, and his wife, Sarah.
Elbert organized and was commissioned captain of a grenadier company of Savannah's First Regiment of militia in June 1772, and soon after he sailed for England to "perfect himself in the duties of military life." Upon his return he applied himself to exercising his unit in proper military drill.
Politically, Elbert was a conservative Whig and a sympathizer to the colonial cause.
Elbert, Samuel (1740-1 Nov. 1788), American Revolution soldier and governor of Georgia,was born in Savannah, Georgia, or Prince William Parish, South Carolina, the son of William Elbert, a Baptist minister, and Sarah (maiden name unknown).
Active in civic affairs, Elbert was a Mason, a justice of the peace, and a member of the colonial legislature.
Elbert remained a prisoner until June 1781, when he was exchanged for a British general.
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