John Paulding
John Paulding | |
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| Born | October 16, 1758 |
| Died | February 18, 1818 (aged 59) |
| Spouses | Sarah Tidd
(m. 1781; died 1789)Esther Ward
(m. 1790; died 1804)Hester Denike (m. 1806) |
| Children | 19, including Hiram |
| Parent | Joseph Paulding |
| Relatives | James Kirke Paulding (cousin) William Paulding Jr. (cousin) |
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John Paulding (October 16, 1758 – February 18, 1818) was an American militiaman from the state of New York during the American Revolution. In 1780, he was one of three men who captured Major John André, a British spy associated with the treason of Continental general and commandant of West Point Benedict Arnold. Andre was convicted and hanged.