Background
O’Fallon, James was born on March 11, 1749 in Ireland. Son of William and Anne (Eagan) O’F.
O’Fallon, James was born on March 11, 1749 in Ireland. Son of William and Anne (Eagan) O’F.
Attended U. Edinburgh (Scotland).
Came to American, 1774. Served as surgeon United States Army during American Revolution. Member Charleston (South Carolina.) Marine Anti-Britannic Society, 1785.
General agent South Carolina. Yazoo Company, 1790; intrigued with Spain and France in role of military leader. President Washington issued public proclamation against American support for his plans, 1791.
Served as officer under George Rogers Clark, 1791.
Member Charleston (South Carolina.) Marine Anti-Britannic Society, 1785.
Married Frances Clark, February 1791. Children: John, Benjamin.