John Paulding

John Paulding (October 16, 1758 – February 18, 1818) was an American militiaman from the state of New York during the American Revolution. In 1780, he was one of three men who captured Major John André, a British spy associated with the treason of Continental general and commandant of West Point Benedict Arnold. Andre was convicted and hanged.

John Paulding
Born(1758-10-16)October 16, 1758
Peekskill, Province of New York, British America
DiedFebruary 18, 1818(1818-02-18) (aged 59)
Staatsburg, New York, U.S.
Spouses
Sarah Tidd
(m. 1781; died 1789)
    Esther Ward
    (m. 1790; died 1804)
      Hester Denike
      (m. 1806)
      Children19, including Hiram
      ParentJoseph Paulding
      RelativesJames Kirke Paulding (cousin)
      William Paulding Jr. (cousin)
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