Joseph Ryerson (28 February 1761– 9 August 1854) was a United Empire Loyalist, Lieutenant in the Prince of Wales American Volunteers in the American Revolutionary War, a Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding the First Regiments of the Norfolk Militia in the War of 1812 and father of Egerton Ryerson. Ryerson was a descendant of Dutch immigrants who held judicial appointments to King George II and King George III.
Born |
28 February 1761
|
Died |
9 August 1854 (aged 93)
|
Zodiac | Pisces |
Tags | Add tag |