Richard_Hewlett_(American_Revolutionary_War)

Richard Hewlett (military officer)

Richard Hewlett (military officer)

British American officer

Richard Hewlett was an American Loyalist officer of the 3rd Battalion, DeLancey's Brigade, a Royal Provincial Regiment based out of New York.[1] He is most notable for leading the British side in the Battle of Setauket.[2] He married Mary Townsend on December 6, 1753, at St. George's Church.[3] Together, they had 11 children.

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A heavily fictionalized version of Hewlett was portrayed by Burn Gorman in the AMC historical drama Turn: Washington's Spies.

References

  1. [1]
    "Loyalist Institute: DeLancey's Brigade, Hewlett to Tryon". www.royalprovincial.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Concerning the Battle of Setauket: a tale of two churches, a minor battle in the American Revolution and the village green today". Wytchery: A Gothic Cabinet of Curiosities and Mysteries. September 21, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  3. [3]
    "St George's Church - REGISTRY OF MARRIAGES". www.longislandgenealogy.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.


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