John Paton (Covenanter)
John Paton was a Scottish soldier and Covenanter. He was executed at the Grassmarket on 9 May 1684 largely for his actions at the Battle of Bothwell Bridge.
John Paton | |
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John Paton with two swords | |
| Born | Meadowhead, Fenwick |
| Died | 9 May 1684 (executed) Grassmarket, Edinburgh |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Lützen (1632), Battle of Marston Moor, Battle of Kilsyth, Battle of Philiphaugh, Battle of Worcester, Battle of Rullion Green, Battle of Bothwell Bridge |
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