Samuel Whittemore, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Samuel Whittemore

Oldest soldier in the American Revolution

Date of Birth: 27-Jul-1696

Place of Birth: Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 03-Feb-1793

Profession: farmer, soldier

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Samuel Whittemore (July 27, 1696 – February 2, 1793) was an American farmer and soldier.
He was 78 years of age when he became the oldest known colonial combatant in the American Revolutionary War (1775–83).