William Ormsby | |
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Born | 1814 |
Died | May 12, 1860 (aged 45–46) |
Military career | |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | First Battle of Pyramid Lake |
William Matthew Ormsby (1814 – May 12, 1860) was an early settler of Nevada who was instrumental in the establishment of Carson City and the Nevada Territory. Major Ormsby was killed leading a Militia force against Paiute Indians in what was called the Pyramid Lake War.