George Rogers Clark

About

Highest-ranking military officer on the northwestern front during the Revolutionary War and the leader of the Kentucky militia that captured Kaskaskia and Vincennes. All of his major military achievements took place before he turned 30. 

Before Fame

He worked as a surveyor before joining the Virginia militia to fight off attacking Native Americans. 

Trivia

He is thought to have greatly increased the size of the American colonies, especially since he seized modern-day Illinois. 

Family Life

He had ten brothers and sisters, one of whom was the famous explorer William Clark. 

Associated With

George Washington supported his military endeavors and helped give him more troops.