Van Wart, Isaac
Van Wart, Isaac
VAN WART, ISAAC. (1760–1828). A captor of John André. New York. A Westchester County farmer, he took part with John Paulding and David Williams in the capture of John André. He had no other known military career. Like his two cohorts in the capture of André, he received from Congress a silver medal and a small pension.
SEE ALSO Arnold's Treason.
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