Joseph Benedict

Joseph Benedict (1730–1785) was an American patriot who served during the American Revolutionary War.[1][2]

He served as the Captain for the 2nd division of the 4th New York Regiment from July 27, 1775 until March 8, 1776.[3][4] On March 8, 1776, Benedict was promoted to Major of the 1st New York Regiment and served in this capacity until April 27, 1776.[4][2] After leaving the Continental Army, Benedict served as a lieutenant colonel in the New York militia.[2] While in the militia, Benedict worked to stabilize the infamous Neutral Ground of New York's Westchester County.[5][6][7][8][9]

From October 13, 1778 to March 17, 1779, Benedict served an Assemblyman in the 2nd New York State Legislature for Westchester County. Benedict died in 1785.[2]

References

  1. ^ DiSanto, Victor J. (December 5, 2022). "The Benedict Family of Salem, New York". Journal of the American Revolution.
  2. ^ a b c d Hancock, John. Letter to George Washington. May 10, 1776.The Papers of George Washington. Ed. Founders Online. National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Web. December 14, 2014.
  3. ^ State of the Four Regiments raised in the Colony of New-York. 1775.American Archives. Northern Illinois University Libraries. Web. December 14, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Captain Steinrod promised a Commission, if, within fourteen days, he shall enlist a full and complete Company. 1776. American Archives. Northern Illinois University Libraries. Web. December 14, 2014.
  5. ^ Hawley, Ezekiel and Joseph Benedict. Letter to the Provincial Congress. 24 Jun. 1776. Ed. American Archives. Northern Illinois University Libraries. Web. December 14, 2014.
  6. ^ Crane, Thaddeus. Letter to Joseph Benedict. 17 Sept. 1776. Ed. American Archives Northern Illinois University Libraries. Web. December 14, 2014.
  7. ^ Benedict, Joseph. Letter to Colonel Drake. September 18, 1776. Ed. American Archives. Northern Illinois University Libraries. Web. December 14, 2014.
  8. ^ Gray, Edward G. and Jane Kamensky, ed. The Oxford Handbook of the American Revolution. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2013. Web. December 14, 2014.
  9. ^ Flick, Alexander, Ed. History of the State of New York. Vol. 4 New York: Columbia UP, 1933. Print 10 vols.

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