Richard Hewlett (military officer)
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Richard Hewlett | |
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| Born | November 1, 1729 Merrick, New York |
| Died | July 26, 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 |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary Townsend (m. 1753) |
| Children | 11 |
Richard Hewlett (November 1, 1729 – July 26, 1789) 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.
Popular culture
[edit]A heavily fictionalized version of Hewlett was portrayed by Burn Gorman in the AMC historical drama Turn: Washington's Spies.
References
[edit]- ^ "Loyalist Institute: DeLancey's Brigade, Hewlett to Tryon". www.royalprovincial.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Concerning the Battle of Setauket: a tale of two churches, a minor battle in the American Revolution and the village green today". Wytchery: A Gothic Cabinet of Curiosities and Mysteries. September 21, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "St George's Church - REGISTRY OF MARRIAGES". www.longislandgenealogy.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
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