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Captain Peter Van Voorhis


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Captain Peter Van Voorhis

Began his service in the Revolutionary War as 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Regiment New Jersey Line 29 Oct 1775. 1st Lieutenant 18 Sep to 20 Nov 1776. 1st Lieutenant again 29 Nov 1776. Captain 1 Nov 1777. Taken prisoner and murdered by Tories in New Brunswick, NJ on 26 Oct 1779. Date and place of birth unknown. [Sources: M.]


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