Moses Van Campen
Moses Van Campen | |
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Van Campen in 1846 | |
| Born | January 21, 1757 Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Died | October 15, 1849 (aged 92) Angelica, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Soldier |
| Years active | 1775 to 1783 |
| Height | 5.833 ft (1.778 m) |
| Title | Major |
| Relatives | Mandana Coleman Thorp |
Major Moses Van Campen (1757–1849) was a soldier during the American Revolutionary War. He was a prominent figure in Pennsylvania and parts of New York. His primary involvement in the Revolutionary War was in fighting against hostile Native American tribes. He began work as a soldier in 1775 and retired from military service in 1783. Van Campen was familiar with Native American methods of warfare. He also participated in the Sullivan Expedition in 1779.