Background
Wayne, Anthony was born on January 1, 1745 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Iddings) Wayne.
Wayne, Anthony was born on January 1, 1745 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Iddings) Wayne.
General Continental Army, joined Washington at Morristown, New Jersey, 1777, took command Pennsylvania troops. General Assembly from Chester County, 1784, 85. Major general in command United States Legion, 1791.
Member Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from Chester County, 1775. Member Pennsylvania General Assembly from Chester County, 1784, 85. Member United States House of Representatives from Georgia, 2d Congress, 1791-1792.
Married Mary Penrose, March 25, 1766, 2 children.