Biography of James Witherspoon

James Witherspoon matriculated at the University of Glasgow in 1764. He was the eldest son of John Witherspoon of Paisley, the president of Princeton University and a signator of the Declaration of Independence.

Witherspoon served as a major in the American Revolution Army and aid to Brigadier General Francis Nash. He fell at the battle of Germantown in 1777.

Sources

Archival Materials

• Addison, W. Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow, 1728-1858

Summary

James Witherspoon
Born 17 November 1751.
Died 4 October 1777.
GU Degree: Arts, 1764;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: military
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1764, Major in the American Revolution
Record last updated: 22nd Jan 2015

Country Associations

United States, Philadelphia, Germantown
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Student

Images

James Witherspoon in Matriculation Album (GUA26678)