Home History America’s 250th: The British: Gen. Cornwallis America’s 250th: The British: Gen. CornwallisJuly 3, 2026 General Cornwallis Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis, was already a member of the House of Lords by his early 20s. Born of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close John Gullion Articles: 532 Previous Post America's 250th: The Patriots: Paul Revere Next Post America's 250th: The Fighters: Alexander Hamilton