Isaac Van Wart
Isaac Van Wart (October 25, 1762 – May 23, 1828) was a militiaman from the state of New York during the American Revolution. In 1780, he was one of three men who captured British Major John André, who was convicted and executed as a spy for conspiring with treasonous Continental general and commandant of West Point Benedict Arnold.
Isaac Van Wart | |
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Van Wart grave obelisk at the Elmsford Reformed Church and Cemetery | |
| Born | October 25, 1762 |
| Died | May 23, 1828 (age 65) |
| Occupation | Militiaman |
| Spouse | Rachel Storm (1760–1834) |
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