George Maxwell

George Maxwell was born on 13 July 1767 in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. 
In 1782, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as Ensign. In 1784, he made Lieutenant. In 1787, he made Captain. In 1791, he made Major and was second in command of Second Battalion. In 1796, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded Second Battalion until 1804 when he was promoted to Colonel. In 1809, he made Brigadier General and was made Viscount for his actions in Spain.
In 1810, he had a son: Joseph Maxwell. 
In 1813, he made Major General and served in the War of 1812. He was injured badly at the battle in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and died later in Havana, Cuba.