He was a prominent military officer, Ohio pioneer, local organizer and leader, and wealthy land speculator.
The two remained friends for the rest of their lives, staying in contact with one another long after the close of the war.
During his time in the regiment, Wadsworth earned the rank of captain and served directly underneath Major Benjamin Tallmadge.
[1] He would have been ordered to provide escorts of French and other officers to General George Washington as well as serving as a troop commander for other dragoons.
It is highly likely that he witnessed the Benedict Arnold plot and the death of Major John Andre in 1780.
Wadsworth would have been serving as a bodyguard for Washington during this time and it is possible that he had been a part of the additional dragoons sent to secure the area while Andre remained in custody awaiting his trial and subsequent execution.
He was heavily involved in organizing the local government of that area and in the creation of its post offices, schools and militia.
This chapter holds regular meetings to this day in the Canfield/Poland area in honor of General Wadsworth and all veterans of the War of 1812.