William Lenoir (general)
William Lenoir | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1790–1795 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1751 Brunswick County, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | May 6, 1839 (aged 87) Fort Defiance, Caldwell County, North Carolina |
| Resting place | Fort Defiance Cemetery Lenoir, North Carolina |
| Spouse | Ann Ballard |
| Relations | William Ballard Lenoir (son) Israel Pickens (son-in-law) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Colonial and state militias |
| Years of service | 1775–1812 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Surry County Regiment (1776-1777), Wilkes County Regiment (1777-1781) |
| Commands | Fifth North Carolina Division |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stono Ferry, Siege of Savannah, Battle of Kings Mountain, Haw River |
William Lenoir (May 8, 1751 – May 6, 1839) was an American Revolutionary War officer and prominent statesman in late 18th-century and early 19th-century North Carolina. Both Lenoir, North Carolina, and Lenoir County, North Carolina, are named for him. Additionally, Lenoir City, Tennessee, is jointly named for him and for his son, William Ballard Lenoir. The USS Lenoir (AKA-74) was indirectly named for him.