John Doxtader

John Doxtader (1760–1801 ) was a Loyalist in the American Revolution and an officer in British forces. He is best known for commanding the "Invasion of Currytown" in the Mohawk Valley on July 9, 1781. His name is variously spelled Dachstädter, Dachsteder, Docksteder, Dochsteder, etc.

Personal John (Johannes) Doxtader was born in Stone Arabia, Province of New York (now the Town of Palatine, New York) on December 4, 1760 to Hendrick and Maria Magdalena Dachsteder. The Doxstaders were one of a number of families of German Palatines who settled in the Mohawk Valley from 1708. His younger brother, Frederick Docksteder, would later become a sergeant in William Caldwell's company of Butler's Rangers. Sometime after 1783 John married a woman named Sarah (or Sally, last name unknown), and had at least three sons and two daughters.

American Revolution In 1776 Doxtader declined to support the Patriot cause and was ordered to be sent to Albany for imprisonment.

He was freed or escaped in 1777 and joined the Loyalist forces, becoming an officer in the Indian Department, and was sent as an agent to the Cayuga.

The invaders were driven out by forces commanded by Colonel Marinus Willet.

Later life John Doxtader died at Grand River, in Upper Canada on February 27, 1801.