Jeptha Atherton

Jeptha Atherton
Jeptha Atherton
Born	1733
Died	January 19, 1787 (aged 53–54); Northampton County, North Carolina
Allegiance	North Carolina
Service/branch	Militia
Rank	Major, Lt Col, Colonel
Unit	Northampton County Regiment
Commands held	Northampton County Regiment
Battles/wars	Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge; Battle of Briar Creek; Battle of Little Lynches Creek;

Colonel Jeptha Atherton (1733–1787) was a North Carolina landowner, slave owner, politician and American Revolutionary War leader in Northampton County, North Carolina. He served in the military throughout the American Revolutionary War (1775–83).

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