Joab Hoisington | |
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| Born | September 16, 1736 Farmington, Connecticut |
| Died | February 28, 1777 (aged 40) Newbury, Vermont |
| Buried | Oxbow Cemetery, Newbury, Vermont |
| Allegiance | Connecticut Colony Vermont Republic New York |
| Service/ | Connecticut Militia Vermont Militia New York Militia |
| Years of service | 1755–1757 1770s |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | Upper Regiment, Vermont Militia Hoisington's Rangers |
| Known for | Founder, Windsor, Vermont Founder, Woodstock, Vermont |
| Battles/wars | French and Indian War American Revolution |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Boardman (m. 1759–1777, his death) |
| Children | 9 |
| Other work | Farmer Land speculator Mill owner Tavern and inn owner |
Joab Hoisington (September 19, 1736 – February 28, 1777) was a militia officer on the Patriot side in the American Revolution. He was a founder of Windsor, Vermont and Woodstock, Vermont. Hoisington was most notable as a militia leader during the Revolution, including command of the Upper Regiment of Vermont Militia and an irregular unit known as Hoisington's Rangers.
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