J
ohn Shethar was a Captain in the Continental Army. He distinguished himself in the Battle of Brandywine, and was presented with a sword by General Washington.
Timeline
Birth- Dec 14, 1752
Killingworth, Middlesex Co., Conn.
1775 - 1783US Revolutionary War
Branch
Army
Conflict Period
US Revolutionary War
Regiment
Second Regiment, Light Dragoons
Served For
United States of America
Rank
Captain
Enlistment
Continental Troops
Marriage- Mar 6, 1800-Ages: 47 - 20 years
Joan "Nancy" Nelson (2nd wife)
Sarah Smith (1st wife)
Spouse Death Date
Feb 17, 1796
HIghland, Ulster Co., N.Y. (2nd marriage)
Jan 27, 1773
Death- Jun 19, 1835-Age: 83 years
Geneva, Ontario Co., N.Y.
Other Facts
Full Name
John Shethar