Armwell Long

Armwell Long
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the Sussex County at-large district
In office
January 7, 1800 – January 1, 1805
Preceded byThomas Sorden
Succeeded byJesse Green
In office
January 5, 1808 – January 3, 1809
Preceded byJesse Green
Succeeded byThomas W. Rogers
Commissioner of the Levy Court
In office
1798–1802
Preceded byUnknown
Succeeded byJohn Morris
Personal details
Born(1754-02-17)February 17, 1754
Worcester County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedNovember 22, 1834(1834-11-22) (aged 80)
Dagsboro Hundred, Delaware, U.S.
Profession
  • Military officer
  • politician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/service
Years of service
  • c. 1770s–1780s (Continental Army)
  • 1807–1817 (Delaware Militia)
RankLieutenant colonel
CommandsDelaware 10th/12th Regiment
Battles/wars

Armwell Long (February 17, 1754 – November 22, 1834) was an American military officer and politician. Born in Maryland, he lived most of his life in Delaware, owning a large amount of land in Frankford. He served in the Revolutionary War and later was a lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812, being an important figure in the Bombardment of Lewes. He also served six terms in the Delaware General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives.


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