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George Garth

1733 – 1819

British Army general

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About George Garth

Lived 1733 – 1819 (aged 85–86). George Garth was a British military personnel.

George Garth (1733–1819) was a British General, a commander in the American Revolutionary War, and Colonel of the 17th Regiment of Foot.

Life He was son of John Garth MP and Rebecca, the daughter of John Brompton and granddaughter of Sir Richard Raynsford, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

He joined the Army and served for 37 years in the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards. He was promoted to the rank of General in 1810 and later became Lieutenant Governor of Placentia, Newfoundland.

He died in 1819 in Beverley, Yorkshire at the age of 86, and is buried in St. Mary's Church, Beverley.

George Garth's Memorial in St. Mary's Church, Beverley, East Yorkshire, UK

Family Brother; General Thomas Garth (1744–1829) chief equerry to King George III Brother; Charles Garth MP (abt 1734–1784) Member of Parliament, Crown Agent for South Carolina in pre-Revolutionary War America

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1733
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Colonel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Garth?

British Army general

When was George Garth born?

George Garth was born in 1733.

When did George Garth die?

George Garth died on 9 June 1819.

What was George Garth's occupation?

George Garth was a military personnel.

What nationality was George Garth?

George Garth was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Garth

· Wikidata: Q5539635

· DBpedia: George Garth

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