Peter Jaquett
Peter Jaquett | |
|---|---|
 Major Peter Jaquett | |
| Born | 1755 Wilmington, Delaware |
| Died | 13 September 1834 (aged 79) Wilmington, Delaware |
| Buried | Old Swedes Churchyard |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1776-1780 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Continental Army |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
|
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Price Jaquett (1769–1834) |
Peter Jaquett (1755 – 1834) was a United States officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War
Peter Jaquett joined the
Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.[1]
Personal life
Jaquett was born April 6, 1755, to Peter Jaquett (1718-1772) and his wife Elizabeth (1729-1801).
Legacy
The Major Peter Jaquett Chapter of the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is named for Jaquett.[4]
See also
- Major Robert Kirkwood
References
- ^ a b c "Major Peter Jaquett". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ a b Findagrave memorial for Major Peter Jaquett.
- ^ Genealogy of the Jaquett Family, Edwin Jaquett Sellers, Allen, Lane & Scott, 1907
- ^ "The Major Peter Jaquett Chapter". The Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
External links
- 18th Century Battle Buddies: Robert Kirkwood and Peter Jaquett, Delaware Military Museum
- The Historical Marker Database file for Major Peter Jaquett
- Sons of the American Revolution patriot file for Peter Jaquett
- Society of the Cincinnati
- American Revolution Institute
- 1st Delaware Regiment, historical reenactment group
