John Armstrong Sr.

John Armstrong
Member of the Continental Congress
In office
1779–1780
Personal details
Born(1717-10-13)October 13, 1717
Brookeborough, Fermanagh, Ireland
DiedMarch 9, 1795(1795-03-09) (aged 77)
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse
Rebecca Lyon
(m. 1747)
Children3, including James and John
Parent(s)James Armstrong
Jane Campbell
Military service
Allegiance Great Britain
United States
Branch/service Pennsylvania Militia
Continental Army
RankBrigadier general (Continental Army)
Major general (Pennsylvania Militia)
Battles/wars

John Armstrong (October 13, 1717 – March 9, 1795) was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army and as a major general in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania is named in his honor.