| | [[File:Thomasnelson.jpg|right|thumb|200px| Thomas Nelson, Jr.]] | | [[File:Thomasnelson.jpg|right|thumb|200px| Thomas Nelson, Jr.]] |
| − | '''Thomas Neslon, Jr.''' (b. December 26, 1738; d. January 4, 1789) is a founding father of [[America]], signator of the [[Declaration of Independence]], represented the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Continental Congress and former Governor of [[Virginia]]. Also, the commanding General of the Lower Virginia Militia. His forces were instrumental in fighting the [[British]] at the Siege of Yorktown in the autumn of 1781. | + | '''Thomas Nelson, Jr.''' (b. December 26, 1738; d. January 4, 1789) is a founding father of [[America]], signator of the [[Declaration of Independence]], represented the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Continental Congress and former Governor of [[Virginia]]. Also, the commanding General of the Lower Virginia Militia. His forces were instrumental in fighting the [[British]] at the Siege of Yorktown in the autumn of 1781. |