John Parker (captain)
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John Parker (July 13, 1729 – September 17, 1775) was a New England colonial farmer, smith, soldier, and colonial militia officer who commanded the Lexington, Patriot, colonial militia at the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.
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Born | (1729-07-13)July 13, 1729 Lexington, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
Died | September 17, 1775(1775-09-17) (aged 46) Lexington, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain Massachusetts Bay |
Service/ | Massachusetts Militia |
Years of service | 1754–1763 1775 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | farmer, mechanic, soldier, colonial militia officer |
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