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HAVILAND, William, British soldier, born in Ireland in 1718; died 16 Sept, 1784. He was aide to General Blakeney in the rebellion of 1745, and in 1757 was lieutenant-colonel of the 27th regiment under Loudon in this country, he served under Abercrombie at Ticonderoga in 1758, under Amherst in 1759-'60, and as brigadier-general Commanded the expedition that reduced Isle Aux Noix, St. Johns, and Chambly, entering Montreal with Amherst in September, 1760. Owing to his mechanical genius, he was enabled to invent means for passing the rapids of the St. Lawrence, and contributed greatly to the success of the English army. He was senior brigadier-general and second in command at the reduction of Martinique in February, 1762, and commanded the 4th brigade at the siege of Havana. He was appointed lieutenant-general in 1772, and general, 19 February, 1783.
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