Lieutenant Andrew Thompson

Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Sergeant in the 1st Regiment NJ Line Dec 1776. Ensign in Spencer’s Additional Continental Regiment 3 Apr 1777. Taken prisoner at the Battle of Brandywine 11 Sep 1777 and exchanged 17 Dec 1780. Retired as Lieutenant 1 Jan 1783. Captain. Date and place of birth and death unknown. [Sources: M; H.]