Robert Troup
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This article is about the American soldier and lawyer. For the British forestry expert, see Robert Scott Troup.
Robert Troup (1757 – January 14, 1832) was a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York. He participated in the Battles of Saratoga and was present at the surrender of British General John Burgoyne.
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Robert Troup | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York | |
In office December 10, 1796 – April 4, 1798 | |
Appointed by | George Washington |
Preceded by | John Laurance |
Succeeded by | John Sloss Hobart |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Troup 1757 (1757) Elizabethtown, Province of New Jersey, British America |
Died | January 14, 1832(1832-01-14) (aged 74–75) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Spouse | Jannetje Goelet |
Education | Columbia University read law |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Years of service | 1775–1780 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Hearts of Oak |
Battles/wars | Battles of Saratoga |
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