Richard Hewlett (military officer)

Richard Hewlett
Born(1729-11-01)November 1, 1729
Merrick, New York
DiedJuly 26, 1789(1789-07-26) (aged 59)
Queenstown, New Brunswick, Canada
Buried
St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Queenstown, New Brunswick
AllegianceKingdom of Great Britain Great Britain
Royal Provincials3rd Battalion (later 2nd), DeLancey's Brigade
Years of service1776–1783
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles / warsAmerican Revolutionary War
Spouse(s)
Mary Townsend
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(m. 1753)​
Children11

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.

A heavily fictionalized version of Hewlett was portrayed by Burn Gorman in the AMC historical drama Turn: Washington's Spies.

References

  1. ^ "Loyalist Institute: DeLancey's Brigade, Hewlett to Tryon". www.royalprovincial.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "St George's Church - REGISTRY OF MARRIAGES". www.longislandgenealogy.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.


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