John Montresor

Born: 22 April 1736

British military engineer and cartographer.

Quick Facts

Died: 1799-06-26
Occupation: engineer · cartographer · military personnel · sapper · soldier
Citizenship: United States
Birthplace: Gibraltar
Membership: American Philosophical Society · since 1772

Relationships

John Montresor is the child of James Gabriel Montresor and Mary Haswell.

Spouses & partners

SpouseFrances TuckerFrom 1 March 1764

Family

FatherJames Gabriel Montresor
MotherMary Haswell
ChildHenry Montresor
ChildMary Lucy Montrésor
ChildJohn Montrésor
ChildThomas Gage Montrésor
ChildWilliam Robert Montrésor
ChildFrances Montresor Buchanan Allen Penniman

Education

John Montresor’s education and training.

Westminster School

Languages

Other languages

English

Sources & Credits

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