Abraham de Peyster (captain)
Captain Abraham de Peyster (18 February 1753 – 19 February 1798) was an American-born military officer who was a Loyalist during the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for leading a Loyalist force during the Battle of Kings Mountain and for helping to settle Loyalists after the war in New Brunswick.
Abraham de Peyster | |
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| Born | February 18, 1753 New York City |
| Died | February 19, 1798 (aged 45) Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Service/ | Provincial Corps |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | King's American Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
| Spouse(s) | Catharine Augusta Livingston |
| Relations | Abraham de Peyster |
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