18th-century American military officer (1754–1835)
Benjamin Tallmadge
Tallmadge c. 1800
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's at-large district
In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1817
Preceded by
William Edmond
Succeeded by
Thomas Scott Williams
Personal details
Born
(1754-02-25)February 25, 1754 Setauket or Brookhaven, Province of New York
Died
March 7, 1835(1835-03-07) (aged 81) Litchfield, Connecticut
Spouses
Mary Floyd
(m. 1784; died 1805)
Maria Hallett
(m. 1808)
Children
7, including Frederick A. Tallmadge
Alma mater
Yale College
Occupation
Statesman
Known for
Organized the Culper Spy Ring
Signature
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
2nd Continental Light Dragoons
Years of service
1776–1783
Rank
Major
Battles/wars
American Revolutionary War:
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Stony Point
Battle of Fort St. George
Siege of Yorktown
Benjamin Tallmadge (February 25, 1754 – March 7, 1835) was an American military officer, spymaster, and politician. He is best known for his service as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He acted as leader of the Culper Ring during the war, a celebrated network of spies in New York where major British forces were based. He also led a successful raid across Long Island that culminated in the Battle of Fort St. George. After the war, Tallmadge was elected to the US House of Representatives as a member of the Federalist Party.
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