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James Winchester | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:James-winchester-by-earl.jpg) Portrait by Ralph E. W. Earl, 1817. | |
| Speaker of the Tennessee Senate | |
| In office 1796–1797 | |
| Succeeded by | James White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1752 Westminster, Province of Maryland |
| Died | July 27, 1826 (aged 74) Castalian Springs, Tennessee |
| Spouse | Susan Black |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | Army of the Northwest |
| Battles/wars | |
James Winchester (February 26, 1752 – July 26, 1826) was an American military officer, entrepreneur and statesman. He served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during the War of 1812. He operated a shipping business, held various offices, and was one of the co-founders of the city of Memphis.