Abraham de Peyster (captain)
American-born military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Captain Abraham de Peyster (18 February 1753 – 19 February 1798) was an American-born military officer who was a Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for leading a Loyalist force during the Battle of Kings Mountain and for helping to settle Loyalists after the war in New Brunswick.[1]
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Abraham de Peyster | |
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Born | (1753-02-18)February 18, 1753 New York City |
Died | February 19, 1798(1798-02-19) (aged 45) Saint John, New Brunswick |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Service/ | Provincial Corps |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | King's American Regiment |
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Spouse(s) | Catharine Augusta Livingston |
Relations | Abraham de Peyster |
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