Henry Dearborn

Henry Dearborn (February 23, 1751 – June 6, 1829) is an American soldier and statesman.

In the Revolutionary War, he serves under Benedict Arnold in the expedition to Quebec, of which his journal provides an important record.

After being captured and exchanged, he serves in George Washington's Continental Army, and is present at the British surrender at Yorktown.

Dearborn serves on General Washington's staff in Virginia.

He is US Secretary of War, serving under President Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1809, and serves as a commanding general in the War of 1812.

In later life his criticism of General Israel Putnam's performance at the Battle of Bunker Hill causes a major controversy.

Fort Dearborn in Illinois and the city of Dearborn, Michigan, are named in his honor.

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