Simeon De Witt, Class of 1776

Authors

  • Richard F. Hixson Rutgers University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14713/jrul.v29i3.1460

Keywords:

Frederick Frelinghuysen, John Taylor, Queens College, Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Arts and Manufactures, University of the State of New York

Abstract

The article covers the life and career of Simeon De Witt (1756-1834).  De Witt  was the sole member of his graduating class (1776). He had an illustrious career as chief geographer in the American Army and surveyor-general of New York.

Author Biography

Richard F. Hixson, Rutgers University

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Published

2012-05-16

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (1966)

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