James Barrow

James Barrow was born on 12 June 1745 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA to Thomas Barrow and Anne Barrow. 
In 1759, he became an ensign for the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment and fought in the Seven Years War. In 1761, he made Lieutenant. In 1765, he made Captain. In 1767, he made Major. In 1770, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded 1st Battalion. In 1776, he was promoted to Colonel and put in staff duty for Charles Cornwallis. 
In 1777, he had a son: Edward Barrow. 
In 1780, he made Brigadier General. 
He died in battle in 1781 in Yorktown.