John Adlum
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John Adlum (April 29, 1759 – March 14, 1836) was a pioneering American viticulturalist who was the first to cultivate the Catawba grape. He is known as "the father of American viticulture" (grape-growing). He also served in the American Revolutionary War; was a well-known surveyor; was one of the first associate judges in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; and served in the United States Army in the War of 1812.
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Born | (1759-04-29)April 29, 1759 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 14, 1836(1836-03-14) (aged 76) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Viticulturalist, winemaker |
Years active | 1814–1830 |
Known for | Father of American viticulture, discoverer and promoter of the Catawba wine grape |
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Children | Margaret Catherine Adlum and Anna Maria Adlum |
Parent(s) | Joseph and Catherine (née Abbott) Adlum |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Continental Army Pennsylvania militia Provisional Army United States Army |
Years of service | 1776–1777, 1795, 1799–1800, 1807–18?? |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Flying Camp 11th Regiment of Infantry |
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