Benjamin Mooers
Benjamin Mooers (April 1, 1758 – February 20, 1838) was a military veteran of both the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and a politician, serving in the New York State legislature. He also served as a sheriff of Clinton County, New York in between the wars.
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| Born | April 1, 1758 Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1838 (aged 79) Plattsburgh, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Militia |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 2nd Canadian Regiment |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah (Platt) Mooers (1791-1809)
Elizabeth (Addoms) Mooers (1809-1818) Mary (Bailey) Mooers (1818-???) |
| Relations | Abigail Hazen Mooers (mother) Brigadier General Moses Hazen (Uncle) |
| Other work | County treasurer |
Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he served as a lieutenant in the New York militia and the 2nd Canadian Regiment under his maternal uncle, Moses Hazen, during the American Revolutionary War. In 1783 he settled in the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New York, a frontier settlement at the time. Mooers was the sheriff of Clinton County and a presidential elector in 1808.
During the War of 1812, Mooers returned to military service. He was commissioned as a general in the New York Militia, commanding troops at the Battle of Plattsburgh, on September 11, 1814. After the war, he was elected and served as a member of the New York legislature. Mooers died on February 20, 1838, and was buried at Riverside Cemetery.
Early life
Benjamin Mooers was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts to Abigail and Benjamin Mooers on April 1, 1758. In 1773 Mooers started an apprenticeship under John White, a merchant and importer in Haverhill. He worked with White until the Revolutionary War began, when Mooers enlisted as a volunteer in the Continental Army.
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