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Michael Cresap

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Jun 29, 1742

Michael Cresap was born in Oldtown, Maryland

1764

Michael Cresap was married to May Whitehead in Philadelphia

Other events that happened on or around 1764

Oct 10, 1774

Virginia militia lead by Andrew Lewis defeated the Indians lead by the Shawnee Cornstalk at the Battle of Point Pleasant

1775

Michael Cresap elected captain of First Company, Maryland Rifles

Other events that happened on or around 1775

Oct 18, 1775

Michael Cresap died in New York City


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