Joseph Olney
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For the American rancher and cattleman, see Joseph Graves Olney.
Joseph Olney (1737, Rhode Island – 1814 Hudson, Columbia County, New York) was a native of Rhode Island and a leading naval officer during the American Revolution who was involved in the Raid of Nassau, Battle of Block Island and the Battle off Yarmouth (1777), among other naval engagements.[1]