Richard Hewlett (military officer)
Richard Hewlett | |
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| Born | November 1, 1729 |
| Died | July 26, 1789 (aged 59) Queenstown, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Buried | St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Queenstown, New Brunswick |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Royal Provincials | 3rd Battalion (later 2nd), DeLancey's Brigade |
| Service years | 1776–1783 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Conflicts | American Revolutionary War |
| Spouse |
Mary Townsend (m. 1753) |
| Children | 11 |
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. He is most notable for leading the British side in the Battle of Setauket. He married Mary Townsend on December 6, 1753, at St. George's Church. Together, they had 11 children.