Nathaniel Rochester
American Revolutionary War soldier, land speculator, and slave trader (1752–1831) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the computer scientist, see Nathaniel Rochester (computer scientist).
Nathaniel Rochester (February 21, 1752, – May 17, 1831) was an American Revolutionary War soldier and land speculator, most noted for founding the settlement which would become Rochester, New York.
Quick Facts Member of the Maryland General Assembly, Member of the North Carolina General Assembly ...
Nathaniel Rochester | |
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Member of the Maryland General Assembly | |
Member of the North Carolina General Assembly | |
In office 1777–1777 | |
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Born | February 21, 1752 Westmoreland County, Virginia |
Died | May 17, 1831(1831-05-17) (aged 79) Rochester, New York |
Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery |
Spouse |
Sophia Beatty (m. 1788) |
Children | 12, including William, Thomas |
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