John Glover (general)

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John Glover (November 5, 1732 – January 30, 1797) was an American fisherman and military leader from Marblehead, Massachusetts, who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

During the war, he initally commanded the 14th Continental Regiment. This regiment became known as the "amphibious regiment" for their role in the retreat from Long Island and the attack at Trenton.

On November 20, 1783, he was awarded the charter for the town of Glover, Vermont, as its prime proprietor, in honor of his service.^[1]

General John Glover has blood descendants that carry his name. These being from his first marriage with Hannah, after whom the first ship in the US Navy was named, as he had no children in his second marriage.^{[citation needed]} Glover is reputed to be a descendant of the English Spencer Family, as Princess Diana.^{[citation needed]}

The frigate USS Glover is named for him.

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