Revolutionary Patriot. Aide-de-Camp to General George Washington October 1775. Lieut. Colonel, 3d Bn. New Jersey Continental Line 1776. Colonel, 4th Regt. Light Dragoons, Continental Line, 1780, and Commander of all Cavalry, Southern Army, February 16, 1780. Brigadier General, United States Army, September 14, 1794, and Commander of all Cavalry, Western Pennsylvania Insurrection, "Whiskey Rebellion", 1794. Recognized as a brilliant Cavalry Leader.

Lodge: (old) Washington 12, New Brunswick, Worshipful Master 1794-96
Residence: New Brunswick