Richard Hewlett (military officer)
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Richard Hewlett was an American Loyalist officer of the 3rd Battalion, DeLancey's Brigade, a Royal Provincial Regiment based out of New York.[1] He is most notable for leading the British side in the Battle of Setauket.[2] He married Mary Townsend on December 6, 1753, at St. George's Church.[3] Together, they had 11 children.
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Richard Hewlett | |
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Born | 1 November 1729 Merrick, New York |
Died | 26 July 1789 (aged 59) Queenstown, New Brunswick, Canada |
Buried | St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Queenstown, New Brunswick |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Royal Provincials | 3rd Battalion (later 2nd), DeLancey's Brigade |
Years of service | 1776-1783 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
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Spouse(s) | Mary Townsend |
Children | 11 |
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