Elliott, Jesse Duncan, naval officer, was born in Maryland, July 14, 1785; son of Robert Elliott of Franklin county, Pa., a Revolutionary patriot, who was killed by the Indians in 1794 while conducting supplies to the army under General Wayne. Jesse studied at Carlisle, Pa., and pursued a course of law. More @Wikipedia
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