John Honeyman
John Honeyman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1729 |
| Died | August 18, 1822 (aged 93) |
| Burial place | Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish American |
| Occupation(s) | Soldier, spy |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Henry (1764-1801), Mrs. Elizabeth Estel-Burrows (1804-?) |
| Espionage activity | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service branch | American Revolutionary War |
| Service years | 1775-1783 |
| Operations | Battle of Trenton |
John Honeyman (1729—August 18, 1822) was an American spy and British informant for George Washington, primarily responsible for spreading disinformation and gathering the intelligence crucial to Washington's victory in the Battle of Trenton.