Lieutenant Peter Faulkner

Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Private and Sergeant in Lee’s Battalion of Light Dragoons, Pulaski’s Legion 1778 and 1779. Ensign in the 2nd Regiment New Jersey Line 17 May 1780 and Lieutenant. Retained in and last served in Cumming’s NJ Continental Battalion from Apr 1783. Served to 3 Nov 1783. Date and place of birth unknown. Died in Washington, DC on 20 Sep 1823. Captain 11th US Infantry 8 Jan 1799 to 15 Jun 1800. Military Storekeeper for the US Army 19 Aug 1818 to 20 Jun 1820. [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C).]