About Richard Hewlett
Lived 1729 – 1789 (aged 59). Richard Hewlett was a military personnel.
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 in New York. He is most notable for leading the British side in the Battle of Setauket. He married Mary Townsend on December 6, 1753, at St. George's Church. Together, they had 11 children.
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Who was Richard Hewlett?
American officer
When was Richard Hewlett born?
Richard Hewlett was born on 1 November 1729 in Merrick.
When did Richard Hewlett die?
Richard Hewlett died on 26 July 1789 in Hempstead.
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Richard Hewlett was a military personnel.
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