Thomas John 1725-1776 Born In Marshfield Mass Surgeon In A
regiment sent to Annapolis Royal, 1746; and in 1747 surgeon, and
afterwards lieutenant, in Shirley's Regiment. In 1759 promoted colonel
of Provincials, and in 1760 commanded a regiment at the capture of
Montreal. On the outbreak of the Revolution joined the colonials; raised
a regiment of volunteers; and in 1775 became brigadier-general. In 1776
commanded a brigade at the siege of Boston, capturing Dorchester
Heights, and promoted major-general. Succeeded to the command of the
American army in Canada on the death of General James Montgomery,
arriving before Quebec on May 1, 1776. Died near Chambly, on the retreat
from Quebec. =Index=: (Lord Dorchester era) Replaces Wooster, recalled, 136; stampede of
his forces when attacked by Carleton, 138. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. See
also Siege of Quebec, 1775-1776.