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| Richard Hewlett | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1729-11-01)November 1, 1729 Merrick, New York |
| Died | July 26, 1789(1789-07-26) (aged 59) Queenstown, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Buried | St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Queenstown, New Brunswick |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
| Royal Provincials | 3rd Battalion (later 2nd), DeLancey's Brigade |
| Years of service | 1776–1783 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles / wars | American Revolutionary War |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary Townsend (m. 1753) |
| Children | 11 |
Richard Hewlett (November 1, 1729 – July 26, 1789) was an American Loyalist officer of the 3rd Battalion, DeLancey's Brigade, a Royal Provincial Regiment based out of New York. He is most notable for leading the British side in the Battle of Setauket. He married Mary Townsend on December 6, 1753, at St. George's Church. Together, they had 11 children.
Popular culture
A heavily fictionalized version of Hewlett was portrayed by Burn Gorman in the AMC historical drama Turn: Washington's Spies.
References
- "Loyalist Institute: DeLancey's Brigade, Hewlett to Tryon". www.royalprovincial.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- "Concerning the Battle of Setauket: a tale of two churches, a minor battle in the American Revolution and the village green today". Wytchery: A Gothic Cabinet of Curiosities and Mysteries. September 21, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- "St George's Church - REGISTRY OF MARRIAGES". www.longislandgenealogy.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
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